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Anosmia: A serious possible side effect of certain Zicam cold remedy products

Anosmia, or the loss of sense of smell, is a serious side effect that may come with use of certain Zicam cold remedies.

Anosmia can be either temporary or permanent. A related term, hyposmia refers to a decrease in the ability to smell.

Some people may be anosmic with respect to one particular odor. This is known as "specific anosmia" and may be genetically based.

Anosmia can be diagnosed by doctors by using scratch-n-sniff odor tests or by using commonly available odors such as coffee, lemon, and cinnamon.

A temporary loss of smell can be caused by a stuffy nose or infection. By contrast, a permanent loss of smell may be caused by death of olfactory receptor neurons in the nose, or by brain injury in which there is damage to the olfactory nerve or damage to brain areas that process smell (see olfactory system).

The lack of the sense of smell at birth, usually due to genetic factors, is referred as congenital anosmia. Anosmia may be an early sign of degenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Zicam and Anosmia

Another specific cause of permanent loss could be from damage to olfactory receptor neurons due to use of zinc based nasal sprays such as certain Zicam products.

While described as a disability, anosmia is often viewed in the medical field as a trivial problem. However, the condition can have a number of harmful effects. Patients with anosmia may find food less appetizing. Loss of smell can also be dangerous because it hinders the detection of gas leaks, fire, and spoiled food.

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