How Do You Improve Loss Of Taste & Smell?
If you begin to notice that your senses of taste and smell are fading, you may want to add a couple of words to your vocabulary: hyposmia and hypogeusia. The first means decreased sensitivity to odor; the second, decreased ability to taste. Knowing that you’re not alone with this condition is not comforting, but it’s important. Because it is estimated that two-million Americans suffer from diminishing smell or taste, doctors do want to find a cure. Until one is discovered, here are some ways to improve these functions. Try a nasal decongestant. Dr. Howard Levine, of Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center in Cleveland, Ohio, reports that one of the most common causes of taste and smell impairment is nasal obstruction caused by the common cold and breathing allergies. An over-the-counter nasal decongestant can clear the passages temporarily and restore your ability to smell and taste. But be warned, overusing these medications can make your symptoms worsen and last longer. Quit smoking. Smoking ci
