Loss of smell :

A person with loss of smell (also called anosmia) finds it difficult to detect any odours. Loss of smell is a common temporary side effect of a sinus infection and also occurs due to traumatic brain injuries. The other factors responsible for causing loss of smell are nasal polyps, hay fever or other allergies, common cold, COVID- 19, nasal congestion, influenza, deviated nasal septum, sinus infection, alzheimer's disease, brain tumours, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, Kallmann syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome and parkinson's disease. Smoking, diabetes, obesity, taking antibiotics and antihistamines also result in loss of this sensation in an individual. The treatment methods to manage loss of smell include addressing the underlying cause, smell retraining therapy, using steroid nasal sprays or drops and in severe cases, surgical procedures to correct structural abnormalities or nasal polyps.

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Dr. Debayan Tarafdar ? (Dr. Debayan Tarafdar - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Debayan Tarafdar

MBBS, DLO (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, Kolkata

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8B , Garcha First Lane

Beside Gariahat Pantaloons

Ballygunge, Kolkata

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2c, Motilal Basak Lane

Near Netaji Subash Mehta Park

Kankurgachi, Kolkata

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JC-16 & 17 , Gate No. 3A

Broadway Rd , Sector III

Salt Lake, Kolkata

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Dr. Poulomi Saha ? (Dr. Poulomi Saha - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Poulomi Saha

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

4C, Rajshekhar Bose Sarani, Bakul Bagan

Opposite Chittaranjan Sishu Sadan

Bhowanipore, Kolkata

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56 , Ekta Heights

R S C Mallick Road

Jadavpur, Kolkata

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507, NSC Bose Road

Adyasakti Complex

Narendrapur, Kolkata

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Dr. Kuntal Maity ? (Dr. Kuntal Maity - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Kuntal Maity

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

231/1 , NSC Bose Road, Near Sparsh More

Naktala , Netaji Nagar

Bansdroni, kolkata

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Dr. Kausik Mandal ? (Dr. Kausik Mandal - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Kausik Mandal

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

231/1 , NSC Bose Road, Near Sparsh More

Naktala , Netaji Nagar

Bansdroni, kolkata

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1470 , RajdaRegistered Hospital

Addressnga Main Road

Kasba, kolkata

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Dr. Saibal Misra

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

48/2 M , B T Road

Sinthee More

Sinthee, Kolkata

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139 A, Bowbazar

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Lenin Sarani Rd, Kolkata

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VIP Road

Near Disha Eye Hospital, Kaikhali

Tegharia, Kolkata

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Jessore Rd

Barasat, Kolkata

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Biswa Bangla Sarani, Dhalipara

Tegharia, Kolkata

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P 188, Block B, Bangur Link Road

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Lake Town, Kolkata

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7 , Park Circus

Dr Biresh Guha St

Ballygunge, Kolkata

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Dr. Baisakhi Bakat ? (Dr. Baisakhi Bakat - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Baisakhi Bakat

MBBS, DNB (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

LB 10, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass

Chingrighata , Sector III

Beleghata, kolkata

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Block-A, Scheme-L11 P-4, 5

Beside Dhakuria Bridge

Dhakuria, kolkata

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Dr. Ushirin Bose ? (Dr. Ushirin Bose - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Ushirin Bose

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

Block-A, Scheme-L11 P-4, 5

Beside Dhakuria Bridge

Dhakuria, Kolkata

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99, Sarat Bose Road

Near Lansdowne More

Kalighat, Kolkata

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Dr.  Subhasish Chakraborty ? (Dr.  Subhasish Chakraborty - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Subhasish Chakraborty

MBBS, DGO, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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99, VIP Park, Premises No. BMC-AS/331/F,BL-BB,

Prafulla kanan, Krishnapur

Kestopur, kolkata

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Dr. Sanchari Nandi ? (Dr. Sanchari Nandi - ENT Surgeon,Head and Neck Surgeon,Paediatric Ent) : Profile

Dr. Sanchari Nandi

MBBS, MS ENT (AIIMS), DNB ENT, MNAMS

ENT Surgeon,Head And Neck Surgeon,Paediatric Ent

DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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Block C, Ground Floor, Axis mall

CF Block, Action Area 1C

Newtown, kolkata

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Dr. Biswanath Roy ? (Dr. Biswanath Roy - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Biswanath Roy

MBBS, MS (ENT)

Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

ENT Surgeon

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, Kolkata

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58

Canal Circular Road

Kankurgachi, Kolkata

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Dr. Ahindra Mohan Saha ? (Dr. Ahindra Mohan Saha - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Ahindra Mohan Saha

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, Kolkata

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Dr. Dwaipayan Mukherjee ? (Dr. Dwaipayan Mukherjee - ENT Surgeon) : Profile

Dr. Dwaipayan Mukherjee

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

6, Vivekananda Road

Ganesh Talkies, Jorasanko

Bara Bazar, kolkata

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IB-193, IB Block

Sector III , Broadway Rd

Salt Lake, kolkata

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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a cold or other respiratory infections can cause a temporary loss of smell, also known as anosmia.
Causes of loss of smell include inflammation or injury to the nasal passages, respiratory infections, nasal polyps, and certain medications.
Loss of smell is most commonly associated with the later stages of a cold or other respiratory infections.
Loss of smell is often associated with a loss of taste, as the two senses are closely connected.
It is possible to taste some basic flavors, such as sweetness, saltiness, and sourness, without the sense of smell, but the overall experience of taste is diminished without it.
The outlook for recovery from anosmia will depend on the specific cause of the condition. In some cases, anosmia may be temporary and resolve on its own, while in other cases, it may be permanent.
Complications of loss of smell can include a decreased ability to taste and enjoy food, social isolation, and an increased risk of accidents or injuries (for example, due to being unable to smell smoke or gas leaks).
The timeline for recovery from anosmia will depend on the specific cause of the condition. In some cases, the sense of smell may return quickly, while in others, it may take longer or may be permanently impaired.