Anosmia Awareness Day

On February 27th, Anosmia Awareness Day draws attention to a condition that causes a loss of smell. Of all our senses, smell perhaps is taken for granted more than any other..

Anosmia can be caused by several factors. The most common reasons are related to upper respiratory or sinus/nasal infections or diseases. We've all had a cold or allergy that's temporarily stopped us from smelling.

However, other conditions may cause permanent or long-term loss of the sense. Many anosmics do not get to enjoy the taste of foods, the scent of an infant, or their sense of smell as an early warning system for danger.

Our olfactory sense has a huge effect on memories and emotions. The effect is fantastic when we lose this sense. Anosmia Awareness Day gives the opportunity to learn more about the disease and where to go for assistance.

#anosmiaawarenessday is a trending topic on social media

Learn more about anosmia by reading.. Molly Birnbaum and A World Without Smells by Lars Lundqvist's Season to Taste: How I Lost My Sense of Smell and Discovered My Way by Molly Birnbaum and A World Without Smells by Lars Lundqvist
Explore the world and the smells that accompany it. What would it be like without those odors? Smoke, mold, and sweat all act as warning signs to us. Other smells play important roles in our lives What are they and how can losing them change your life?
Describe your experience with loss of smell
www.anosmia.org To learn more about anosmia and how to get medicine, visit anosmia.org. Many with anosmia are found around the world. Anosmia is a disease that causes anosmia
To post on social media, use #AnosmiaAwarenessDay

Anosmia awareness day is a commemoration of history.

In 2012, Daniel Schein founded Anosmia Awareness Day to provide improved educational opportunities and assistance to those with olfactory problems.

Anosmia FAQ

Q. Is there any people born without the ability to smell?

Yes, but it's a very unusual condition called congenital anosmia.

Q. What are the five senses?

The five senses are: A. The five senses are: A. The five senses are:

smell
taste
hearing
sight
touch

Q. Do we lose our sense of smell as we age?

A. As we get older, our sense of smell may diminish. In fact, aging can influence all our senses. Our eyesight is getting worse. Foods are beginning to taste bland. Because our hearing isn't what it used to be, we turn up the television or radio because our hearing isn't what it used to be. We may become more sensitive to touch. We may become more sensitive to touch.