Smell training for parosmia? Yes! A study has shown that parosmics who used smell training felt better and had higher test scores than a control group who did not smell train Many people who have developed parosmia after a viral […]
Parosmia and Phantosmia: navigating smell disorders A new review of current knowledge on parosmia and phantosmia has been published, offering a comprehensive guide to support and treatment for these qualitative olfactory disorders. The paper is written by Aytug Altundag, who […]
AbScent community informs article on impact of parosmia The lived experience of members of AbScent’s patient forums have informed a published article on safe foods, trigger foods, and the mental and emotional impact of parosmia. A new article has been published […]
What’s the problem with parosmia? It’s not life threatening, it doesn’t prevent you from getting up in the morning, or going to work. It’s not infectious. So just get over it. This might be the view of some doctors, but […]
AbScent Trustees publish groundbreaking research Understanding the triggers of parosmia Parosmia is triggered by specific types of highly-active odour molecules. Okay, while this isn’t news to anyone who follows info and updates from AbScent, it’s a red letter day for […]
Learning from parosmia focus groups AbScent’s Parosmia Focus Groups – real world learning from real patients When you’re living with a smell disorder, one of our best pieces of advice is to stay curious about the food you eat. In […]
Employees with smell disorders need coffee-free spaces As more workers are returning to shared offices, at least on a part-time basis, we want employers to understand the impact that the loss of sense and taste can have on the workplace. […]
Why do cooking smells make me gag? We look at why cooking smells trigger parosmia and share some tips to get you back in the kitchen. The smells of roasting, frying and baking are often associated with welcoming, homely, mouth-watering […]