Vitamin A Nasal Rinse
Vitamin A Nasal Rinse An alternative to vitamin A nasal drops to make at home Using vitamin A nose drops could help to recover the sense of smell, but the products currently available over the counter – like Coldastop and […]
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Mouth issues – what we know
Mouth issues – what we know People in the AbScent groups frequently report problems with dry mouth or burning mouth sensations. As Chrissi says, “Mouth issues are a bit out of my area, but I have them myself and I […]
What happens in your brain when you cannot smell
What happens in your brain when you cannot smell Professor Johan Lundstrom leads the way in understanding how our brain processes smell and he shared with Chrissi the implications of what he has learned for successful smell training. Johan Lundstrom […]
How many people have lost their sense of smell because of Covid-19?
How many people have lost their sense of smell because of Covid-19? In the middle of November 2021, the press made much of reports that up to 1.6 million Americans have persistent smell loss following Covid-19. Some of the headlines […]
The impact of smell distortion on mental health
The impact of smell distortion on mental health On World Mental Health Day, we examine the effect on mental wellbeing when living with a smell disorder. The Altered smell and taste: Anosmia, parosmia and the impact of long Covid-19 research captures the […]
Research highlights impact of Covid-19 on smell and taste
Research highlights impact of Covid-19 on smell and taste How the AbScent Community changed medical understanding Research experts working with AbScent’s Facebook group have recorded for the first time the wider impact of altered sensing on people’s daily lives. ‘Altered Smell […]
Employees with smell disorders need coffee-free spaces
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. […]
Keeping active can maintain sense of smell
Keeping active can maintain sense of smell Keeping active in later life can help to maintain your sense of smell, according to a study published by researchers from the University of Cagliari, Italy earlier this year. Reduced sense of smell […]