SURYA.CO.ID – What’s that anosmia? Check out the causes and how to overcome them according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health ( Ministry of Health).
Anosmia is the loss of smell within a few days.
Anosmia is often experienced by sufferers of Covid-19 or the corona virus, but actually someone who has anosmia not always caused by the corona virus.
It was conveyed by dr. Santi, who is a doctor at the Kompas Gramedia Medical Center, in Youtube Sonora ID, Wednesday (30/6/2021).
“Viral or other bacterial infections that attack the respiratory tract can cause anosmia,” said dr. Santi quoted via TribunWow.com These Causes and Simple Ways to Overcome Loss of Smell
Causes of Anosmia
Anosmia can be caused by disorders in the nose caused by tumors, allergies, or exposure to other harmful chemicals.
He also explained that anosmia This is different from the loss of smell that results from a cold or stuffy nose.
If someone has a cold or stuffy nose, the sense of smell is still there, though not as strong as when you’re not having a cold.
“In anosmia (the ability to smell) is completely lost, so whatever you put it doesn’t smell,” he said.
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