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Taste and Smell Disorders

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NIH Senior Health: Problems with Smell - Frequently Asked Questions

Find frequently asked questions about problems with smell in older adults. Questions cover what impact loss of smell can have on an older person's life, common causes of smell disorders, diagnoses, an... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Find an ENT Physician  External Link

Find an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat physician) by name, location, or speciality in the United States and abroad. ... Details >

American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery  External Link

NIH Senior Health: Problems with Taste

Loss of taste can cause a loss of appetite, especially in the elderly, which can lead to loss of weight, poor nutrition, weakened immunity, and even death. Learn about causes, prevention, symptoms, an... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Smell and Taste  External Link

Smell and taste contribute to our enjoyment of life by stimulating a desire to eat. These senses also warn us of dangers, such as fire, poisonous fumes, and spoiled food. If you experience problems in... Details >

American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery  External Link

Smell Disorders

Also available in: Spanish 

Smell disorders have many causes, including smoking or a recent illness or injury. Many types of smell disorders are curable, and for those that are not, counseling is available to help people adjust ... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Taste Disorders

Also available in: Spanish 

Many of us take our sense of taste for granted, but a taste disorder can have a negative effect on a person’s health and quality of life.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders