What is Anosmia? Is it treatable?

Anosmia is the loss of a person's sense of smell. This disorder, which is among the smell disorders, can be temporary or permanent. People who experience anosmia should consult a doctor immediately so that the smell disorder does not become permanent. Temporary anosmia usually occurs due to polyps in the nose. Anosmia caused by polyps is a treatable disorder. However, anosmia caused by neurological reasons can be permanent. In this case, the specialist doctor should provide information on whether the treatment to be applied will be successful or not. If anosmia occurs due to polyps or tumors in the nose, the treatment is usually done with surgical intervention. After the surgical intervention, the treatment process continues by applying olfactory exercises so that the person can regain their sense of smell.