Anosmia

There are multiple reasons for anosmia or reduced ability of the sense of smell, the most common being nasal allergy or inflammation which effectively blocks mechanical transfer of molecules across a congested nasal mucosa. Anosmia can be precipitated and exaggerated by recurrent upper respiratory tract congestions, sinusitis, nasal polyps and nasal tumors. There could be other neurological and general causes, however it is upto the physician to effectively diagnose and treat it adequately with proper medicines. Homoeopathy offers a range of medicines to reduce acute congestions as well as to deal with the more chronic ones as also to combat the general and neurological causes of anosmia.

General tips for anosmia :

• Steam inhalation proves helpful at all points of time.
• Local fomentation and inhalation of heated and roasted ajwain seeds helps to clear the obstruction.
• Use of onion and garlic may help to relieve symptoms.
• Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant which if consumed over a period of time reduces oxidative damage to the body. Amla, lemon, green tea, certain fruits like guava, citrus fruits also help to maintain an optimum level of immunity.
• Role of breathing exercises especially in cases which are of recurrent and chronic types.
• Based on the symptoms, a suitable Homoeopathic medicine speedily brings about the desired results!