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2. Hyposmia - Wikipedia

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   Some of the causes of olfaction problems are allergies, nasal polyps, viral infections and head trauma. In 2012 an estimated 9.8 million people aged 40 and older in the United States had hyposmia and an additional 3.4 million had anosmia/severe hyposmia. [2] Hyposmia might be a very early sign of Parkinson's disease. [3]

3. Losing your sense of smell? Study says fear the worst - AOL

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   Researchers interviewed more than 3,000 adults ages 57-85 living in the United States. Their senses of smell were tested with five scents. ... It's still unclear exactly how the loss of smell can ...

4. Dysosmia - Wikipedia

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   Diagnosing dysosmia precisely can be difficult due to the variety of causes and symptoms. Often, patients may be unsure whether or not they are having issues with smell or taste specifically. It is important to identify whether the distortion applies to an inhaled odorant or if an odor exists without the stimulus.

5. Anosmia - Wikipedia

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   A temporary loss of smell can be caused by a blocked nose or infection. In contrast, a permanent loss of smell may be caused by death of olfactory receptor neurons in the nose or by brain injury in which there is damage to the olfactory nerve or damage to brain areas that process smell (see olfactory system).

6. How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and ...

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   Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

7. Rapid Loss of Smell Linked to Higher Odds of Alzheimer’s - AOL

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   Additionally, a worsening sense of smell can be linked to changes in regions of the brain that Alzheimer’s disease affects, suggesting that measuring smell over time may be a useful metric for ...

8. Sensory loss - Wikipedia

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   Dual sensory loss is the simultaneous loss of two senses. Research has shown that 6% of non-institutionalized older adults had a dual sensory impairment, and 70% of severely visually impaired older adults additionally suffered from significant hearing loss. [7] Vision and hearing loss both interfere with the interpretation and comprehension of ...

9. Loss of smell is a warning sign of Alzheimer's. What if you ...

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   Can Covid-related loss of smell lead to cognitive decline or increase your risk for Alzheimer's? Sense of smell is a warning sign for dementia but more research is needed.