No sense of smell

Question

No sense of smell

Asked for Male, 57 Years

Greetings Doctor, my problem is that I have no sense of smell, and as a result, my sense of taste is also gone. I have C.O.P.D. and when treated with prednisone, my sense of smell and taste comes back strong. I have diabetes so I’m limited to the medication to only when having a severe attack. My C.O.P.D. is under control, so no prednisone. I guess my question is, are there any treatments out there for my condition, thanks? Kind regards, LC

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month

Articles you may like

All About The Loss of Your Sense of Smell (Anosmia)

Dr.Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

Loss of Sense of Smell or Anosmia (also known as anosphresia or olfactory anesthesia) can cause a great deal of distress ... Read more

6

Four Food to Smell Good

Dr.Deepa Israni Nagrani

PARSLEYONE OF THE BEST KNOWNIts the oils in it that do the trick and mask the foul breath odor,eventually boosting up yo ... Read more

2

My Breath Smells Like Death!

Dr.N Srinivas

Have you ever tried to smell your own breath? It's a common myth people use, but it is impossible to smell your own brea ... Read more

23

Smell Well and Smile Well

Dr.Vidhya Sabari

Bad breath (HALITOSIS) is one the most common and frequently addressed issue by the people. Around 60% of the population ... Read more

11

Common Sense Better Than Technology

Dr.Mamta Jha

Technology should not overshadow commonsense.All great acheivers, healers philosophers& spiritual leaders have advis ... Read more

1

Bad Breath? Take This Smell Test!

Dr.Trivikram Rao K.N

The repercussions of bad breath aren’t as severe as you think they are. They’re worse! People avoid you; climbing the ca ... Read more

4

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Avinash Chaitanya

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 15 yrs exp Hyderabad

Consult Now

Sense of smell is affected wen you either have a nose block or you are not breathing through your nose. When in an acute copd attack you take steroids either the nasal obstruction is relieved or breathing is improving and you are able to breathe through the nose. So you can get your nose examined and see if there is anything obstructing your nose. A steroid spray may be helpful if there is any local cause.

Health Tips

Surgery for the nose may be tricky with your diabetes and copd. So try for non surgical treatment

Answered

Let others know if this answer was helpful

Was this answer helpful?

YES NO

Download FREE Practo app

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE