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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa042.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.enthealth.org/conditions/hyposmia-anosmia/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/hyposmia-anosmia/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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However, it is less common to have decreased sense of smell when you’re not feeling ill.\nExperiencing hyposmia or anosmia over a long period of time may indicate chronic sinus infection with or without nasal polyps. It may be due to an obstruction in the nose, such as a\ndeviated septum\n, tissue swelling or, rarely, tumors of the nasal cavity. Nasal trauma can cause a loss of smell, either from a new blockage or from damage to the olfactory nerve. Many cases also occur after a viral infection and can be permanent.\nLastly, people often experience a decrease in their sense of smell as a part of normal aging. This is gradual, usually starting after age 65, but it can be sped up by cigarette smoking or chronic nasal inflammation. 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Anosmia is the inability to smell anything. These conditions are not very common.\n\nSmell is one of our most basic, important senses, and has meaning in our lives when it comes to enjoying a new sensation, remembering past experiences, and even detecting potentially dangerous odors such as smoke or spoiled milk. Loss of smell is a health condition that should be evaluated and treated by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist, or otolaryngologist.\n\n## What are the Symptoms of Hyposmia or Anosmia?\nSymptoms of hyposmia or anosmia may be noticed gradually or suddenly, and include:\n\n- Decreased or absent sense of smell\n- Decreased sense of taste (flavor is the combination of taste and smell)\n- Nasal blockage or congestion\n- Nasal inflammation\n- Respiratory infection\n\nLosing the ability to smell can often be accompanied by symptoms of chronic [sinusitis](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/conditions\/sinusitis\/), which may include frequent infections, facial pressure and pain, nasal obstruction, and drainage. Decreased sense of smell should not be painful or uncomfortable. Since tasting food and beverages is strongly related to the sense of smell, hyposmia or anosmia may also lead to a decreased desire to eat and drink.\n\n*css id:*\n\n### What Causes Hyposmia or Anosmia?\nThe most common cause of acute or sudden smell loss is nasal blockage. Having inflammation in the nose from a cold, allergies, or an upper respiratory tract infection can cause swelling, which blocks smell particles from reaching the top of the nasal cavity where the smell, or olfactory, nerve is located. It is normal to have decreased or loss of smell during an active cold or sinus infection. However, it is less common to have decreased sense of smell when you’re not feeling ill.\n\nExperiencing hyposmia or anosmia over a long period of time may indicate chronic sinus infection with or without nasal polyps. It may be due to an obstruction in the nose, such as a [deviated septum](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/conditions\/deviated-septum\/), tissue swelling or, rarely, tumors of the nasal cavity. Nasal trauma can cause a loss of smell, either from a new blockage or from damage to the olfactory nerve. Many cases also occur after a viral infection and can be permanent.\n\nLastly, people often experience a decrease in their sense of smell as a part of normal aging. This is gradual, usually starting after age 65, but it can be sped up by cigarette smoking or chronic nasal inflammation. If you have decreased sense of smell along with memory loss or difficulty walking, tremors, and speech issues, you should tell your primary care provider about these symptoms right away.\n\n*css id:*\n\n### What Are the Treatment Options?\nTreatment for hyposmia or anosmia starts with figuring out the cause, so seeing an ENT specialist about these conditions is very important, starting with a thorough medical history and nasal exam. This may include a CT scan or MRI of the nose and sinuses. Specialized smell tests can help determine how much loss of smell you may have experienced.\n\nAfter looking for the cause, your ENT specialist may decide to treat a nasal inflammation or obstruction. This may involve topical and\/or oral medications to reduce inflammation, antibiotics, or surgery inside the nose.\n\nTreatment for permanent loss of smell includes environmental safety recommendations and proper chemical detectors (gas and carbon monoxide) in the home. It also may include nasal rinses, [smell retraining therapy](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/be_ent_smart\/smell-retraining-therapy\/), and certain supplements that may be helpful.\n\n*css id:*\n\n### What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?\n1. Why did my sense of smell change?\n2. What lab or radiology tests do you recommend?\n3. What medications can I take to try to improve or recover my sense of smell?\n4. Could I have chronic sinusitis?\n5. Is my hyposmia or anosmia related to other possible conditions?\n\nCopyright 2026. [American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation](http:\/\/www.entnet.org\/).\n\nLast reviewed September 2019.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n### [Other Nose Conditions](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/nose-landing-page\/)\nOur sinuses not only help us breathe, they keep out potentially harmful dirt, allergens, and other agents in the air. ENT specialists treat allergies, deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal obstruction and surgery, and more.\n\n### Related Be ENT Smart Articles\n- [Diagnosis of Acute Sinusitis](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/be_ent_smart\/diagnosis-of-acute-sinusitis\/)\n- [Nasal Surgery: Fixing Form and Function](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/be_ent_smart\/nasal-surgery-fixing-form-and-function\/)\n- [Smell Retraining Therapy](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/be_ent_smart\/smell-retraining-therapy\/)\n- [World Sinus Health Awareness Day Resources](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/sinusday\/)\n\n*The information on ENThealth.org is provided solely for educational purposes and does not represent medical advice, nor is it a substitute for seeking professional medical care.*\n\n## Get the Care You Need\n### Find an ENT\nThink you need to consult an ENT specialist? Find someone with the expertise and location that’s best for your needs.\n\n[Find a Doctor Near You](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/find-ent\/)\n\n### Be ENT Smart\nLearn how to stay ENT healthy, prevent problems, and manage existing conditions to improve your, or a loved one’s, daily life.\n\n[Live Your Best ENT Life](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/be-ent-smart\/)\n\n### About ENThealth.org\nFind out more about the community of physician experts who can help you to Be ENT Smart and how the information was developed.\n\n[Learn More About Us](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/about-us\/)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/about-us\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/contact-us\/)\n- [For Doctors](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/for-doctors\/)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/privacy-policy-2\/)\n- [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/terms-of-use\/)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https:\/\/www.entnet.org\/)\n\n1650 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314  \nTel 703-836-4444\n\n[Facebook-f](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AAOHNS\/)\n\n[Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aaohns)\n\n[Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCOyoPMR6zZgjfzEwwaU-jZA)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nCopyright 2026. American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation\n\nNo External Use or Transfer (Including AI-Based Technologies): The materials and content on this website are provided for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. You are prohibited from copying or transferring any materials or content accessed through this website into applications, software, bots, or websites which may allow third parties to retain or use the content, including but not limited to those using artificial intelligence-based technologies or infrastructure. Please see the\n\n[Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/terms-of-use)\n\nfor more information.\n\n[Secret Link](https:\/\/www.enthealth.org\/f6f2740b896035c8)","attrs_readable_markdown":null,"meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	The most common cause of acute or sudden smell loss is nasal blockage. Having inflammation in the nose from a cold, allergies, or an upper respiratory tract infection can cause swelling, which blocks smell particles from reaching the top of the nasal cavity where the smell, or olfactory, nerve is located. It is normal to have decreased or loss of smell during an active cold or sinus infection. However, it is less common to have decreased sense of smell when you’re not feeling ill. Experiencing hyposmia or anosmia over a long period of time may indicate chronic sinus infection with or without nasal polyps. It may be due to an obstruction in the nose, such as a deviated septum , tissue swelling or, rarely, tumors of the nasal cavity. Nasal trauma can cause a loss of smell, either from a new blockage or from damage to the olfactory nerve. Many cases also occur after a viral infection and can be permanent. Lastly, people often experience a decrease in their sense of smell as a part of normal aging. This is gradual, usually starting after age 65, but it can be sped up by cigarette smoking or chronic nasal inflammation. If you have decreased sense of smell along with memory loss or difficulty walking, tremors, and speech issues, you should tell your primary care provider about these symptoms right away.
Markdown	- [Skip to main content](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/hyposmia-anosmia/#content) [![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https://www.enthealth.org/) [![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https://www.enthealth.org/) [Find an ENT](https://www.enthealth.org/find-ent) - [What’s an ENT?](https://www.enthealth.org/whats-an-ent) - [Conditions & Treatments]() - [Ears](https://www.enthealth.org/ears-landing-page/) - [Nose](https://www.enthealth.org/nose-landing-page/) - [Throat](https://www.enthealth.org/throat/) - [Head & Neck](https://www.enthealth.org/head-and-neck/) - [Thyroid & Parathyroid](https://www.enthealth.org/thyroid-parathyroid/) - [Sleep & Snoring](https://www.enthealth.org/sleep-and-snoring/) - [Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery](https://www.enthealth.org/facial-plastic-reconstructive-surgery/) - [Kids ENT Health](https://www.enthealth.org/pediatric-landing-page/) - [Conditions & Treatments A – Z](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions-treatments-a-z/) - [Be ENT Smart]() - [How to Be ENT Smart](https://www.enthealth.org/be-ent-smart/) - [Get the Best ENT Care](https://www.enthealth.org/be-ent-smart/get-the-best-care/) - [Wellness & Prevention](https://www.enthealth.org/be-ent-smart/wellness/) - [Latest Research & Guidelines](https://www.enthealth.org/be-ent-smart/latest-research-guidelines/) - [ENT Patient Stories](https://www.enthealth.org/enthealth-patient-stories/) - [Find an ENT](https://www.enthealth.org/find-ent) - [What’s an ENT?](https://www.enthealth.org/whats-an-ent) - [Conditions & Treatments]() - [Ears](https://www.enthealth.org/ears-landing-page/) - [Nose](https://www.enthealth.org/nose-landing-page/) - [Throat](https://www.enthealth.org/throat/) - [Head & Neck](https://www.enthealth.org/head-and-neck/) - [Thyroid & Parathyroid](https://www.enthealth.org/thyroid-parathyroid/) - [Sleep & Snoring](https://www.enthealth.org/sleep-and-snoring/) - [Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery](https://www.enthealth.org/facial-plastic-reconstructive-surgery/) - [Kids ENT Health](https://www.enthealth.org/pediatric-landing-page/) - [Conditions & Treatments A – Z](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions-treatments-a-z/) - [Be ENT Smart]() - [How to Be ENT Smart](https://www.enthealth.org/be-ent-smart/) - [Get the Best ENT Care](https://www.enthealth.org/be-ent-smart/get-the-best-care/) - [Wellness & Prevention](https://www.enthealth.org/be-ent-smart/wellness/) - [Latest Research & Guidelines](https://www.enthealth.org/be-ent-smart/latest-research-guidelines/) - [ENT Patient Stories](https://www.enthealth.org/enthealth-patient-stories/) - [Find an ENT](https://www.enthealth.org/find-ent) - [Conditions & Treatments A - Z](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions-treatments-a-z/) - / - [Nose](https://www.enthealth.org/nose-landing-page/) # Hyposmia and Anosmia [What Causes Hyposmia or Anosmia?](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/hyposmia-anosmia/) [What Are the Treatment Options?](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/hyposmia-anosmia/) [What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/hyposmia-anosmia/) Hyposmia is a decreased sense of smell, or a decreased ability to detect odors through your nose. Anosmia is the inability to smell anything. These conditions are not very common. Smell is one of our most basic, important senses, and has meaning in our lives when it comes to enjoying a new sensation, remembering past experiences, and even detecting potentially dangerous odors such as smoke or spoiled milk. Loss of smell is a health condition that should be evaluated and treated by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist, or otolaryngologist. ## What are the Symptoms of Hyposmia or Anosmia? Symptoms of hyposmia or anosmia may be noticed gradually or suddenly, and include: - Decreased or absent sense of smell - Decreased sense of taste (flavor is the combination of taste and smell) - Nasal blockage or congestion - Nasal inflammation - Respiratory infection Losing the ability to smell can often be accompanied by symptoms of chronic [sinusitis](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/sinusitis/), which may include frequent infections, facial pressure and pain, nasal obstruction, and drainage. Decreased sense of smell should not be painful or uncomfortable. Since tasting food and beverages is strongly related to the sense of smell, hyposmia or anosmia may also lead to a decreased desire to eat and drink. css id: ### What Causes Hyposmia or Anosmia? The most common cause of acute or sudden smell loss is nasal blockage. Having inflammation in the nose from a cold, allergies, or an upper respiratory tract infection can cause swelling, which blocks smell particles from reaching the top of the nasal cavity where the smell, or olfactory, nerve is located. It is normal to have decreased or loss of smell during an active cold or sinus infection. However, it is less common to have decreased sense of smell when you’re not feeling ill. Experiencing hyposmia or anosmia over a long period of time may indicate chronic sinus infection with or without nasal polyps. It may be due to an obstruction in the nose, such as a [deviated septum](https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/deviated-septum/), tissue swelling or, rarely, tumors of the nasal cavity. Nasal trauma can cause a loss of smell, either from a new blockage or from damage to the olfactory nerve. Many cases also occur after a viral infection and can be permanent. Lastly, people often experience a decrease in their sense of smell as a part of normal aging. This is gradual, usually starting after age 65, but it can be sped up by cigarette smoking or chronic nasal inflammation. If you have decreased sense of smell along with memory loss or difficulty walking, tremors, and speech issues, you should tell your primary care provider about these symptoms right away. css id: ### What Are the Treatment Options? Treatment for hyposmia or anosmia starts with figuring out the cause, so seeing an ENT specialist about these conditions is very important, starting with a thorough medical history and nasal exam. This may include a CT scan or MRI of the nose and sinuses. Specialized smell tests can help determine how much loss of smell you may have experienced. After looking for the cause, your ENT specialist may decide to treat a nasal inflammation or obstruction. This may involve topical and/or oral medications to reduce inflammation, antibiotics, or surgery inside the nose. Treatment for permanent loss of smell includes environmental safety recommendations and proper chemical detectors (gas and carbon monoxide) in the home. It also may include nasal rinses, [smell retraining therapy](https://www.enthealth.org/be_ent_smart/smell-retraining-therapy/), and certain supplements that may be helpful. css id: ### What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? 1. Why did my sense of smell change? 2. What lab or radiology tests do you recommend? 3. What medications can I take to try to improve or recover my sense of smell? 4. Could I have chronic sinusitis? 5. Is my hyposmia or anosmia related to other possible conditions? Copyright 2026. [American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation](http://www.entnet.org/). Last reviewed September 2019. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ### [Other Nose Conditions](https://www.enthealth.org/nose-landing-page/) Our sinuses not only help us breathe, they keep out potentially harmful dirt, allergens, and other agents in the air. ENT specialists treat allergies, deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal obstruction and surgery, and more. ### Related Be ENT Smart Articles - [Diagnosis of Acute Sinusitis](https://www.enthealth.org/be_ent_smart/diagnosis-of-acute-sinusitis/) - [Nasal Surgery: Fixing Form and Function](https://www.enthealth.org/be_ent_smart/nasal-surgery-fixing-form-and-function/) - [Smell Retraining Therapy](https://www.enthealth.org/be_ent_smart/smell-retraining-therapy/) - [World Sinus Health Awareness Day Resources](https://www.enthealth.org/sinusday/) The information on ENThealth.org is provided solely for educational purposes and does not represent medical advice, nor is it a substitute for seeking professional medical care. ## Get the Care You Need ### Find an ENT Think you need to consult an ENT specialist? Find someone with the expertise and location that’s best for your needs. 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