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When the Nose Doesn’t Know

  • May 2, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Anosmia is the loss of smell. It’s usually temporary, from a cold or allergies, but permanent anosmia can be caused by conditions like aging or brain tumors. It affects your sense of taste too, because taste buds can’t detect as many flavors without input from your nose.

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