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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa077.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.augustahealth.com/symptom/loss-of-smell-anosmia/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.augustahealth.com/symptom/loss-of-smell-anosmia/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.augustahealth.com\/symptom\/loss-of-smell-anosmia\/","crawl_time":1776121377,"first_indexed_time":1644298769,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,augustahealth!www,\/symptom\/loss-of-smell-anosmia\/ s443","src_root_hash":"7243836832556311477","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Loss of smell (anosmia) – Augusta Health","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Date Updated:\n12\/24\/2025\nDefinition\nLosing the sense of smell touches many parts of life. Without a good sense of smell, food might taste bland. It can be hard to tell one food from another.\nLosing some of the sense of smell is called hyposmia. Losing all sense of smell is called anosmia. The loss might be brief or long term, depending on the cause.\nLosing even some sense of smell can cause a loss of interest in eating. Not eating might lead to weight loss, poor nutrition or even depression.\nThe sense of smell can warn people of dangers, such as smoke or spoiled food.\nCauses\nA stuffy nose from a cold is a common cause for a partial, brief loss of smell. A polyp or swelling inside the nose can lead to a loss of smell. Aging can cause a loss of smell, especially after age 60.\nWhat is smell?\nThe nose and an area in the upper throat have special cells, called receptors, that discern odors. These receptors send a message to the brain about each smell. The brain then figures out what the smell is.\nAny problem along the way can affect the sense of smell. Problems can include a stuffy nose; something that blocks the nose; swelling, called inflammation; nerve damage; or an issue with how the brain works.\nProblems with the inner lining of the nose\nConditions that cause congestion or other issues inside the nose may include:\nAcute sinusitis\nChronic sinusitis\nCommon cold\nCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)\nHay fever\nInfluenza (flu)\nNonallergic rhinitis\nSmoking.\nBlockages in the inside of the nose, called the nasal passages\nConditions that block the flow of air through the nose can include:\nNasal polyps\nTumors\nDamage to your brain or nerves\nThe following can cause damage to the nerves to the area of the brain that picks up smells or to the brain itself to:\nAging\nAlzheimer's disease\nBeing around toxic chemicals, such as those used in solvents\nBrain aneurysm\nBrain surgery\nBrain tumor\nDiabetes\nHuntington's disease\nHypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)\nKallmann's syndrome (a rare genetic condition)\nKorsakoff's psychosis, a brain condition caused by the lack of vitamin B-1, also called thiamin\nLewy body dementia\nMedicines, such as some for high blood pressure, some antibiotics and antihistamines, and some nasal sprays\nMultiple sclerosis\nParkinson's disease\nPoor nutrition, such as too little zinc or vitamin B-12 in the diet\nPseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)\nRadiation therapy\nRhinoplasty\nTraumatic brain injury\nWhen to see a doctor\nLoss of smell caused by colds, allergies or sinus infections usually clears up on its own in a few days or weeks. If this doesn't happen, make a medical appointment to rule out more-serious conditions.\nLoss of smell can sometimes be treated, depending on the cause. For instance, an antibiotic can treat a bacterial infection. Also, it might be possible to remove something blocking the inside of the nose. But sometimes, loss of smell can be lifelong.\n© 1998-2026 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). 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Without a good sense of smell, food might taste bland. It can be hard to tell one food from another.\n\nLosing some of the sense of smell is called hyposmia. Losing all sense of smell is called anosmia. The loss might be brief or long term, depending on the cause.\n\nLosing even some sense of smell can cause a loss of interest in eating. Not eating might lead to weight loss, poor nutrition or even depression.\n\nThe sense of smell can warn people of dangers, such as smoke or spoiled food.\n\n## Causes\nA stuffy nose from a cold is a common cause for a partial, brief loss of smell. A polyp or swelling inside the nose can lead to a loss of smell. Aging can cause a loss of smell, especially after age 60.\n\n### What is smell?\nThe nose and an area in the upper throat have special cells, called receptors, that discern odors. These receptors send a message to the brain about each smell. The brain then figures out what the smell is.\n\nAny problem along the way can affect the sense of smell. Problems can include a stuffy nose; something that blocks the nose; swelling, called inflammation; nerve damage; or an issue with how the brain works.\n\n### Problems with the inner lining of the nose\nConditions that cause congestion or other issues inside the nose may include:\n\n- Acute sinusitis\n- Chronic sinusitis\n- Common cold\n- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)\n- Hay fever\n- Influenza (flu)\n- Nonallergic rhinitis\n- Smoking.\n### Blockages in the inside of the nose, called the nasal passages\nConditions that block the flow of air through the nose can include:\n\n- Nasal polyps\n- Tumors\n### Damage to your brain or nerves\nThe following can cause damage to the nerves to the area of the brain that picks up smells or to the brain itself to:\n\n- Aging\n- Alzheimer's disease\n- Being around toxic chemicals, such as those used in solvents\n- Brain aneurysm\n- Brain surgery\n- Brain tumor\n- Diabetes\n- Huntington's disease\n- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)\n- Kallmann's syndrome (a rare genetic condition)\n- Korsakoff's psychosis, a brain condition caused by the lack of vitamin B-1, also called thiamin\n- Lewy body dementia\n- Medicines, such as some for high blood pressure, some antibiotics and antihistamines, and some nasal sprays\n- Multiple sclerosis\n- Parkinson's disease\n- Poor nutrition, such as too little zinc or vitamin B-12 in the diet\n- Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)\n- Radiation therapy\n- Rhinoplasty\n- Traumatic brain injury\n## When to see a doctor\nLoss of smell caused by colds, allergies or sinus infections usually clears up on its own in a few days or weeks. If this doesn't happen, make a medical appointment to rule out more-serious conditions.\n\nLoss of smell can sometimes be treated, depending on the cause. For instance, an antibiotic can treat a bacterial infection. Also, it might be possible to remove something blocking the inside of the nose. But sometimes, loss of smell can be lifelong.\n\n© 1998-2026 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 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It can be hard to tell one food from another.\n\nLosing some of the sense of smell is called hyposmia. Losing all sense of smell is called anosmia. The loss might be brief or long term, depending on the cause.\n\nLosing even some sense of smell can cause a loss of interest in eating. Not eating might lead to weight loss, poor nutrition or even depression.\n\nThe sense of smell can warn people of dangers, such as smoke or spoiled food.\n\n## Causes\nA stuffy nose from a cold is a common cause for a partial, brief loss of smell. A polyp or swelling inside the nose can lead to a loss of smell. Aging can cause a loss of smell, especially after age 60.\n\n### What is smell?\nThe nose and an area in the upper throat have special cells, called receptors, that discern odors. These receptors send a message to the brain about each smell. The brain then figures out what the smell is.\n\nAny problem along the way can affect the sense of smell. Problems can include a stuffy nose; something that blocks the nose; swelling, called inflammation; nerve damage; or an issue with how the brain works.\n\n### Problems with the inner lining of the nose\nConditions that cause congestion or other issues inside the nose may include:\n\n- Acute sinusitis\n- Chronic sinusitis\n- Common cold\n- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)\n- Hay fever\n- Influenza (flu)\n- Nonallergic rhinitis\n- Smoking.\n### Blockages in the inside of the nose, called the nasal passages\nConditions that block the flow of air through the nose can include:\n\n- Nasal polyps\n- Tumors\n### Damage to your brain or nerves\nThe following can cause damage to the nerves to the area of the brain that picks up smells or to the brain itself to:\n\n- Aging\n- Alzheimer's disease\n- Being around toxic chemicals, such as those used in solvents\n- Brain aneurysm\n- Brain surgery\n- Brain tumor\n- Diabetes\n- Huntington's disease\n- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)\n- Kallmann's syndrome (a rare genetic condition)\n- Korsakoff's psychosis, a brain condition caused by the lack of vitamin B-1, also called thiamin\n- Lewy body dementia\n- Medicines, such as some for high blood pressure, some antibiotics and antihistamines, and some nasal sprays\n- Multiple sclerosis\n- Parkinson's disease\n- Poor nutrition, such as too little zinc or vitamin B-12 in the diet\n- Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)\n- Radiation therapy\n- Rhinoplasty\n- Traumatic brain injury\n## When to see a doctor\nLoss of smell caused by colds, allergies or sinus infections usually clears up on its own in a few days or weeks. If this doesn't happen, make a medical appointment to rule out more-serious conditions.\n\nLoss of smell can sometimes be treated, depending on the cause. For instance, an antibiotic can treat a bacterial infection. Also, it might be possible to remove something blocking the inside of the nose. But sometimes, loss of smell can be lifelong.\n\n© 1998-2026 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/about-this-site\/terms-use-licensed-content)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Date Updated: 12/24/2025 Definition Losing the sense of smell touches many parts of life. Without a good sense of smell, food might taste bland. It can be hard to tell one food from another. Losing some of the sense of smell is called hyposmia. Losing all sense of smell is called anosmia. The loss might be brief or long term, depending on the cause. Losing even some sense of smell can cause a loss of interest in eating. Not eating might lead to weight loss, poor nutrition or even depression. The sense of smell can warn people of dangers, such as smoke or spoiled food. Causes A stuffy nose from a cold is a common cause for a partial, brief loss of smell. A polyp or swelling inside the nose can lead to a loss of smell. Aging can cause a loss of smell, especially after age 60. What is smell? The nose and an area in the upper throat have special cells, called receptors, that discern odors. These receptors send a message to the brain about each smell. The brain then figures out what the smell is. Any problem along the way can affect the sense of smell. Problems can include a stuffy nose; something that blocks the nose; swelling, called inflammation; nerve damage; or an issue with how the brain works. Problems with the inner lining of the nose Conditions that cause congestion or other issues inside the nose may include: Acute sinusitis Chronic sinusitis Common cold Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Hay fever Influenza (flu) Nonallergic rhinitis Smoking. Blockages in the inside of the nose, called the nasal passages Conditions that block the flow of air through the nose can include: Nasal polyps Tumors Damage to your brain or nerves The following can cause damage to the nerves to the area of the brain that picks up smells or to the brain itself to: Aging Alzheimer's disease Being around toxic chemicals, such as those used in solvents Brain aneurysm Brain surgery Brain tumor Diabetes Huntington's disease Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Kallmann's syndrome (a rare genetic condition) Korsakoff's psychosis, a brain condition caused by the lack of vitamin B-1, also called thiamin Lewy body dementia Medicines, such as some for high blood pressure, some antibiotics and antihistamines, and some nasal sprays Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Poor nutrition, such as too little zinc or vitamin B-12 in the diet Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) Radiation therapy Rhinoplasty Traumatic brain injury When to see a doctor Loss of smell caused by colds, allergies or sinus infections usually clears up on its own in a few days or weeks. If this doesn't happen, make a medical appointment to rule out more-serious conditions. Loss of smell can sometimes be treated, depending on the cause. For instance, an antibiotic can treat a bacterial infection. Also, it might be possible to remove something blocking the inside of the nose. But sometimes, loss of smell can be lifelong. © 1998-2026 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use
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Without a good sense of smell, food might taste bland. It can be hard to tell one food from another. Losing some of the sense of smell is called hyposmia. Losing all sense of smell is called anosmia. The loss might be brief or long term, depending on the cause. Losing even some sense of smell can cause a loss of interest in eating. Not eating might lead to weight loss, poor nutrition or even depression. The sense of smell can warn people of dangers, such as smoke or spoiled food. ## Causes A stuffy nose from a cold is a common cause for a partial, brief loss of smell. A polyp or swelling inside the nose can lead to a loss of smell. Aging can cause a loss of smell, especially after age 60. ### What is smell? The nose and an area in the upper throat have special cells, called receptors, that discern odors. These receptors send a message to the brain about each smell. The brain then figures out what the smell is. Any problem along the way can affect the sense of smell. Problems can include a stuffy nose; something that blocks the nose; swelling, called inflammation; nerve damage; or an issue with how the brain works. ### Problems with the inner lining of the nose Conditions that cause congestion or other issues inside the nose may include: - Acute sinusitis - Chronic sinusitis - Common cold - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Hay fever - Influenza (flu) - Nonallergic rhinitis - Smoking. ### Blockages in the inside of the nose, called the nasal passages Conditions that block the flow of air through the nose can include: - Nasal polyps - Tumors ### Damage to your brain or nerves The following can cause damage to the nerves to the area of the brain that picks up smells or to the brain itself to: - Aging - Alzheimer's disease - Being around toxic chemicals, such as those used in solvents - Brain aneurysm - Brain surgery - Brain tumor - Diabetes - Huntington's disease - Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Kallmann's syndrome (a rare genetic condition) - Korsakoff's psychosis, a brain condition caused by the lack of vitamin B-1, also called thiamin - Lewy body dementia - Medicines, such as some for high blood pressure, some antibiotics and antihistamines, and some nasal sprays - Multiple sclerosis - Parkinson's disease - Poor nutrition, such as too little zinc or vitamin B-12 in the diet - Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) - Radiation therapy - Rhinoplasty - Traumatic brain injury ## When to see a doctor Loss of smell caused by colds, allergies or sinus infections usually clears up on its own in a few days or weeks. If this doesn't happen, make a medical appointment to rule out more-serious conditions. Loss of smell can sometimes be treated, depending on the cause. For instance, an antibiotic can treat a bacterial infection. Also, it might be possible to remove something blocking the inside of the nose. But sometimes, loss of smell can be lifelong. © 1998-2026 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 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Readable Markdown	Date Updated: 12/24/2025 *** ## Definition Losing the sense of smell touches many parts of life. Without a good sense of smell, food might taste bland. It can be hard to tell one food from another. Losing some of the sense of smell is called hyposmia. Losing all sense of smell is called anosmia. The loss might be brief or long term, depending on the cause. Losing even some sense of smell can cause a loss of interest in eating. Not eating might lead to weight loss, poor nutrition or even depression. The sense of smell can warn people of dangers, such as smoke or spoiled food. ## Causes A stuffy nose from a cold is a common cause for a partial, brief loss of smell. A polyp or swelling inside the nose can lead to a loss of smell. Aging can cause a loss of smell, especially after age 60. ### What is smell? The nose and an area in the upper throat have special cells, called receptors, that discern odors. These receptors send a message to the brain about each smell. The brain then figures out what the smell is. Any problem along the way can affect the sense of smell. Problems can include a stuffy nose; something that blocks the nose; swelling, called inflammation; nerve damage; or an issue with how the brain works. ### Problems with the inner lining of the nose Conditions that cause congestion or other issues inside the nose may include: - Acute sinusitis - Chronic sinusitis - Common cold - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Hay fever - Influenza (flu) - Nonallergic rhinitis - Smoking. ### Blockages in the inside of the nose, called the nasal passages Conditions that block the flow of air through the nose can include: - Nasal polyps - Tumors ### Damage to your brain or nerves The following can cause damage to the nerves to the area of the brain that picks up smells or to the brain itself to: - Aging - Alzheimer's disease - Being around toxic chemicals, such as those used in solvents - Brain aneurysm - Brain surgery - Brain tumor - Diabetes - Huntington's disease - Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Kallmann's syndrome (a rare genetic condition) - Korsakoff's psychosis, a brain condition caused by the lack of vitamin B-1, also called thiamin - Lewy body dementia - Medicines, such as some for high blood pressure, some antibiotics and antihistamines, and some nasal sprays - Multiple sclerosis - Parkinson's disease - Poor nutrition, such as too little zinc or vitamin B-12 in the diet - Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) - Radiation therapy - Rhinoplasty - Traumatic brain injury ## When to see a doctor Loss of smell caused by colds, allergies or sinus infections usually clears up on its own in a few days or weeks. If this doesn't happen, make a medical appointment to rule out more-serious conditions. Loss of smell can sometimes be treated, depending on the cause. For instance, an antibiotic can treat a bacterial infection. Also, it might be possible to remove something blocking the inside of the nose. But sometimes, loss of smell can be lifelong. © 1998-2026 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. [Terms of Use](https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-this-site/terms-use-licensed-content)
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