1. The Congenital Anosmia Pages Max s Home Page The Congenital anosmia Pages. The Congenital anosmia Pages Introduction Welcome. Definition anosmia is the absence of the sense of smell. http://www.maxuk.net/nose.html

Home In Brief Contact Information on the web since 1993 Max's Home Page > The Congenital Anosmia Pages The Congenital Anosmia Pages: Introduction Welcome. Hopefully this is a useful resource for the 20-or-so people daily who type "anosmia" into a search engine and end up here. My anosmia is congenital (meaning 'since birth'), but that's a pretty rare condition so I've included some information about anosmia generally. You'll also find plenty of messages from other people with anosmia at the foot of each page. Definition Anosmia is the absence of the sense of smell. It can be partial or complete , and can be a result of an injury illness , or can be congenital . People with a normal sense of smell confuse the sensations given to them by their tongue (sweet, salty, etc.) with those they detect using their nose. So, people with anosmia also have a limited sense of what many people would regard as taste What you can find in these pages The following content is provided: Fascinating Anosmia Facts that I've picked up over the years Personal accounts written by people who visited this web site The Smell Directory , a database of interesting smells for anosmics A few links to other recommended web sites Results of a survey of visitors to this site A link to the Fox News Online article based on this website Please feel free to make your own annotations to any of the pages. There is a box for comments at the foot of each page.

2. Anosmia Links Links to various internet resources of use to persons who suffer from anosmia. who suffers from anosmia, the inability to smell things to web resources that might help others learn about anosmia. From my own experiences with anosmia, I have learned a http://personal.ecu.edu/wuenschk/anosmia.htm

Welcome to the Anosmia Links Page of .... Dr. Karl L. Wuensch (Ph.D.) Contact Information for Dr. Karl L. Wuensch I am an experimental psychologist I cannot vouch for the validity of information provided in the sites linked below. They are included because I found them of interest to me. You should be a critical consumer of information provided on the web. Consider its source and ask yourself whether the author has some motive other than to provide you with accurate information. Do not attempt to treat yourself without the assistance of a physician. Some of the links here may lead you to physicians. With the exception of my ENT specialist, I know none of them. As always, seek a second opinion if it is recommended that you receive surgery or other medical treatment which is expensive or risky. Be a critical consumer of my own writings on this site too. What I present as having been a useful therapy for me may not be useful for you, and may not even be the most useful therapy for me. My Own Personal Experiences With Anosmia Here are links to documents detailing my problems with polyps, allergies, and anosmia and discussion of treatments I have tried. Most successful has been the use of systemic steroids, especially injected Kenalog.

3. Anosmia a CHORUS notecard document about anosmia Feedback. Search. anosmia. The loss of the sense of smell is an unusual symptom which should be taken seriously http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00791.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Nervous system Feedback Search anosmia The loss of the sense of smell is an unusual symptom which should be taken seriously. It is frequently associated with decreased appetite since the olfactory sense plays a large role in food palatability. Significant weight loss may ensue. Diagnostic considerations: nasal obstruction: polyps, sinusitis trauma viral illness Kallman syndrome (a/w hypogonadism) neurosyphilis mass lesion (e.g., meningioma) zinc deficiency REF: Scott WW Jr, Scott PP. Consultation in Diagnostic Imaging. pp. 230-231. Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 26 May 2004 Medical College of Wisconsin

4. Anosmia Foundation The anosmia Foundation of Canada, a nonprofit organization. The goals of the anosmia Foundation are to promote a greater acceptance http://www.anosmiafoundation.org/index.shtml

Welcome to the New! We've got lots of new updates as of Feb. 2004! Please have a look around this site and keep checking back again for more updates over the next few weeks. For example, please click here to see our new page with information about how many people suffer from anosmia. On the topic of Zicam, which has been in the news lately, please click here , scroll down to "Medications", and follow the links. The materials on this site are provided solely for educational and interest purposes and non-profit personal research only. They are provided to you "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Anything written on this website cannot be reproduced without permission. Any alteration to the content or further distribution in any form is strictly prohibited. Please see LEGAL for the terms and conditions of use of this website. By accessing www.anosmiafoundation.org

5. Anosmia The Dangers and Safety Precautions Related to the Olfactory Dysfunction anosmia. Lora Muxworthy. Psychology of Perception. Stephen F. Austin State University. February 19, 1999 smell (Crawford and Sounder, 95). The disorder is anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell, usually from which lasts only temporarily. anosmia is also known as a permanent condition http://hubel.sfasu.edu/courseinfo/SL99/anosmia.html

The Dangers and Safety Precautions Related to the Olfactory Dysfunction Anosmia Lora Muxworthy Psychology of Perception Stephen F. Austin State University February 19, 1999 Imagine the smell of some freshly baked cookies hot out of the oven, or the clean smell of a brand new car's interior. Have you ever thought what it might be like to never smell these scents again? What if you could not smell your dinner burning on the stove or the fact that the baby needs a diaper change? The National Institutes of Health in 1979 found that around 200,000 people consult their doctors every year for the decreased or total loss of smell (Crawford and Sounder, 95). The disorder is anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell, usually from a sinus infection or a nasal obstruction, which lasts only temporarily. Anosmia is also known as a permanent condition commonly resulting from a head injury or disease, such as airopic rhinitis or chronic rhititus associated with granulomatous disease, which destroys either the olfactory nerve. This smell disorder can also be caused by psychological factors, such as a specific fear of a particular smell (Mosby, 94). References Crawford, D. C, Sounder, E., (1995). Smell disorders = danger. RN, 58 (11), 40-44.

6. Preventing Anosmia From Intranasal Zinc Administration Discusses evidence that new homeopathic nasal congestion remedies containing zinc compounds such as oxymetazoline are associated with a risk of permanent loss of the sense of smell in adults. http://www.coldcure.com/anosmia/anosmia.html

Preventing Anosmia from Intranasal Zinc Administration by var name = "george.eby"@; document.write ("George Eby"); revised: May 10, 2004 Anosmia Defined What is anosmia? By definition in the UNESCO/IUBS/EUBIOS Bioethics Dictionary QUOTE: "ANOSMIA: (Greek a + osme 'without smell'). 'Odor blindness' - the total loss or impairment of the sense of smell. Anosmia may be temporary resulting, for example, from an obstructive respiratory infection or a blow on the head which may damage the olfactory receptors, or be permanent as a result of an irreversible damage to any part of the olfactory apparatus. Sometimes anosmia (the so called specific anosmias) does not involve a total loss or reduction of the sense of smell but is instead specific to particular substances; for example, 3% of the population has trouble smelling the odor of sweat, 12% have diminished sensitivity to musky odors. It is important to note that anosmia may be induced by injuring the olfactory receptors consequent to inhaling caustic substances such as lead, zinc sulfate, or concentrated matter such as cocaine." UNQUOTE.

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8. The MSDS HyperGlossary: Anosmia Entry in the Material Safety Data Sheet HyperGlossary at ILPI. anosmia. Definition. anosmia is the loss of the sense of smell. MSDS Relevance. anosmia can be fatal. How? Certain toxic chemicals have strong detectable odors at low levels http://www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/anosmia.html

Safety Emporium for all your lab and safety needs Anorexia Glossary Index Anoxia MSDS Topics Free Sites FAQ's Regulations Glossary Software Suppliers Books Forum ... Store Understand your MSDS with the MS-Demystifier Search ALL our MSDS info Anosmia Definition Anosmia is the loss of the sense of smell. Do not confuse this term with, insomnia , which is loss of sleep. Hyposmia is a diminished (lowered) sense of smell. Anosmia can be considered complete hyposmia. Dysosmia is a distorted sense of smell. Additional Info Anosmia can be temporary or permanenent and can be induced by chemical exposure, head or brain injury, illness and other factors. Although it may at first glance appear to have no major impact or even some benefit in everyday life, anosmia means doing without the little joys of life - the scent of food, fresh air, fine wine etc. Anosmia can even be fatal. How? Certain toxic chemicals have strong detectable odors at low levels. But at higher levels, these saturate your smell receptors ("olfactory fatigue ") and you can no longer smell the material. See MSDS Relevance below. An anosmic person can not smell smoke in a burning building.

9. Anosmia Information Diseases Database anosmia Loss of sense of smell Parosmia, Disease Database Information http://www.diseasesdatabase.com/ddb15130.htm

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10. Anosmia UK Support Site A support site for those who have lost their sense of smell. Provides resources, links and a forum to discuss this disability. http://www.anosmia.co.uk

11. Congenital Anosmia Pages a comment Since this is a website mainly for people who have never been able to smell, you might be able to get better information about anosmia that has http://www.maxuk.net/fascin.html

Home In Brief Contact Information on the web since 1993 Max's Home Page > The Congenital Anosmia Pages > Fascinating Facts Title Page Fascinating Facts Links Community Smell Directory Fascinating Facts 'Facts' may be a bit of an exaggeration, as these are things that I've picked up from all kinds of sources in the ten years or so since I noticed that I had a sense missing. I'd much rather this was a compilation of facts from visitors to the site, so please make a contribution if something occurs to you, or you notice an error. People with a normal sense of smell generally can't make a clear distinction between a smell and a taste . For example, the "taste" of chicken is a combination of sensations from the tongue and the smell of gases that make their way to the nose during chewing. In order to understand what food tastes like to someone with anosmia, it's important to understand exactly what the taste buds contribute to the sensation we call "taste". In the same way that every colour is a particular combination of the three primary colours , every taste that the tongue detects is a combination of a small number of " primary tastes ". These are sweet, sour, bitter, salty and

12. The Simian Line Her quotations collection, information on selfinjury, anosmia, craniosynostosis, and other details of her life. http://www.angelfire.com/md2/simianline/

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13. Docs-Anosmia Documents About anosmia and Related Topics. Anatomy of the Olfactory System eMedicine article anosmia and Antibiotics can antibiotics CAUSE anosmia? http://personal.ecu.edu/wuenschk/Anosmia-Docs.htm

Documents About Anosmia and Related Topics Anatomy of the Olfactory System eMedicine article Anosmia and Antibiotics can antibiotics CAUSE anosmia? Anosmia, Introduction to long but excellent document by Tim Jabobs. Allergic rhinitis in South Africa: diagnosis and management from the South African Medical Journal. Allergy Buyers Club Sinusitis Page - interesting page for sufferers of sinusitis and polyps - includes an interesting discussion of nasal irrigation methods and solutions Asthma and Sinusitis - Long, but good reading; by Murray Grossan, MD, Consulting Staff, Department of Otolaryngology, Cedars Sinai Hospital of Los Angeles. Baylor Univ: Nose and Paranasal Sinuses - lots of good graphics Chemical Senses - at least five of them The sense of smell results from several different sensory systems Congenital and Pseuocongenital Anosmia Some persons cannot remember ever having been able to smell Disorders of Taste and Smell eMedicine. Dysosmia and Dysgeusia Terms Terms used to describe various dysfunctions of olfaction and gustation. Frequency of Anosmia Over 2 Million Americans Fungal Sinusitis Mayo Clinic report on allergic fungal sinusitis Genetics - Brief document on genetics and heritability of anosmia Homeopathy - An undiluted description of homeopathic products Humor - How to Have Fun with Anosmia - contributed by a fellow sufferer of anosmia Henkin, O'Hare, and Viral Anosmia

14. Delphi Anosmia anosmia discussion group. http://forums.delphiforums.com/anosmia/start/

15. Anosmia Foundation DETAILS. The anosmia Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was incorporated on July 20, 2001. The goals of the anosmia Foundation are http://www.anosmiafoundation.org/details.shtml

DETAILS The Anosmia Foundation , a nonprofit organization, was incorporated on July 20, 2001. The goals of the Anosmia Foundation are: To promote a greater acceptance of anosmia as a disability To maintain support for those who suffer from anosmia To expand the availability and accessibility of treatments for anosmia. To publicize the existence of anosmia To educate the general public about anosmia To encourage familiarity with anosmia in the medical profession. Lisa Vatch , B.A., LL.B., (LL.M. expected 2004), is the Founder and Director of the Anosmia Foundation. Nancy E. Rawson , B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., C.N.S., is Scientific Advisor to the Anosmia Foundation. Lawrence Vatch , B.Sc., M.A., is a Trustee of the Foundation and serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors. Evelyn Wajcer , B.A., M.A., M.A., is a Trustee of the Foundation and serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors. All directors and members serve as such without remuneration. The Anosmia Foundation carries on its operations without pecuniary gain to its directors or members, and any profits or other accretions are to be used in promoting its goals. For further information, please contact

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17. Sara Penn, Psy 440 Research 1 anosmia. By Sara Penn February 2002. anosmia is the total loss of the sense of smell and affects approximately two million Americans (Wuensch, 2001). http://hubel.sfasu.edu/courseinfo/SL02/anosmia.htm

Anosmia By Sara Penn February 2002 Return to Class front page. Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you did not have one of your five senses? At some point in our lives we have all seen a blind or deaf person but how often do we wonder what it would be like if we were in their shoes? Many people take their senses for granted, not giving much thought to the fact that something as simple as bumping your head the wrong way or getting a cold could take away your sense of smell forever. Anosmia is the total loss of the sense of smell and affects approximately two million Americans ( Wuensch, 2001 ). Of all the five senses, smell seems to be the least appreciated due to our society's beliefs that sight and hearing are more important for survival (Gillyatt, 1997). For most people, once they start to notice a decrease in their hearing or sight they go to the doctor almost immediately to fix the problem. However, because the sense of taste and smell are so closely related, many people attribute the problem to a lack of taste and do not see their doctor until the damage is irreversible (Thomson, 2001). Anosmia is a condition in which although there are mild cases, more serious cases do exist which may jeopardize the victim's life. This disorder not only affects the person's life and safety, but also has psychological effects as well . In any case, anosmia should not only be taken seriously, but resaerch should be continued in the hopes of finding better treatments. The amount of research being done in the area of anosmia and other olfactory disorders is very small. In the past, researchers have used such brain imaging technologies as fMRI's, PET scans and CT scans to observe different areas affected by olfactory dysfunctions. As pointed out above, the use of fMRI's is useful in detecting anosmia in such disorders as Alzheimer's disease. By using the paired-subtraction technique researchers are able to identify the areas related to olfactory functions and how these areas are affected by Alzheimer's and even Parkinson's disease. Such researching groups as Andrew et al. used fMRI's to observe areas of the brain in twelve Alzheimer's patients (Andrew et al., 2001). In the present, researchers are still exploring how anosmia is related to the brain pathologies of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. "Their work could lead to smell-based diagnostic tests for these diseases, as well as fresh insights into how they develop" (Thomson, 2001).

18. Anosmia - A Resource For Those Who Have Lost Their Sense Of Smell And Taste anosmia; definition, description, information, and treatments. A list of clinics treating anosmia. INDEX anosmia by Helen Gatcum and Tim Jacob. http://www.cf.ac.uk/biosi/staff/jacob/Anosmia/anosmia.html

INDEX ANOSMIA by Helen Gatcum and Tim Jacob

19. Content Introduction. anosmia comes from the Greek; an no osmia smell. Olfactory disorders. anosmia, a complete loss of smell. HYPOSMIA, partial loss of smell. http://www.cf.ac.uk/biosi/staff/jacob/Anosmia/content.html

Introduction ANOSMIA comes from the Greek; an [no] -osmia [smell]. This website is devoted to the loss and disturbance of the sense of smell and is intended as a resource for sufferers from olfactory disorders. The information it contains represents a review of the available literature and does not constitute medical advice. If you need medical advice then you should consult a physician (US) or your general practitioner (UK). To many people, the ability to sense thousands of different odours is a normal occurrence and something that they may take for granted. However, to a minority, this natural skill is lost due to a disorder of the olfactory system. For them the enjoyment of smelling pleasant odours such as freshly cut grass is prohibited. During human evolution, having the ability to smell has been fundamental for survival, enabling us to identify healthy food sources and detect danger. Nowadays, however, this skill is not so necessary in developed countries due to their abundant food supplies. Nevertheless, the loss of the sense of smell can have profound psychological and somatic consequences (Van Toller, 1999) - a fact that is little recognised by the general public or medical profession. Odours can bring both enhancement and improvement of life for an individual, whether it be the smell of food, fragrances or associating a particular odour with an event or person - we all know the smell of our loved ones. More than this, smell has other functions. Taste is to a great extent determined by smell (try eating while holding your nose), so a loss of smell often leads to a loss of taste. Smell is involved in relaying emotions; for example it can signal emotions such as fear and anxiety, and may be involved in other less understood aspects of human communication and sex.

20. Anosmia Useful pages index. anosmia. Anyway, on with the important stuff I have a condition called anosmia, which means that I don t have a sense of smell. http://www.golgotha.org.uk/useful/anosmia.html

Useful pages - index Anosmia Initially, I regarded this page as something of a self-indulgence, since I doubted that the information would be of much use to anyone else. I was basically just trying to raise awareness about this condition. However, since I put it up, I have received many kind words from fellow anosmics who've found it useful, which was a pleasant surprise. Anyway, on with the important stuff... I have a condition called anosmia, which means that I don't have a sense of smell. This condition is pretty rare - in fact, most of the doctors I've been to have claimed that it doesn't exist at all, and that I'm a liar, which was rather frustrating. Actually, I found out that this was the name for it on a McDonald's "Trivial Pursuits" card from a promotion they had about ten years ago. You can verify this by looking the word up in a standard (i.e. not medical) dictionary. Here is a basic FAQ about anosmia, to save time in conversations: Q: So, you can't smell anything at all? A: Nope, nothing at all. Never have, probably never will. Q: How about a really smelly sock?

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