He is not able to smell the things

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My father is 84 years old and from few years, He is not able to smell the things either food or any other things.

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Dr. B G Ravindra Babu ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 37 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. B G Ravindra Babu

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 37 yrs exp Bangalore

If it is a recent development, a cause could be found which could be treated. Progressive development would be difficult to treat. Still, it needs investigation to determine the cause & appropriate treatment initiated.

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