Anosmia is the clinical term for the inability to smell. Few people appreciate the range of information provided by the sense of smell. Even fewer think about what would happen if that information disappeared. Yet olfaction is a vulnerable sense, and smell loss and other disorders are common.
Imagine Life Without Smell
Actor Bill Pullman lost his sense of smell in his early 20’s, making him one of millions worldwide with this invisible disability. What would you miss most if you lost your sense of smell?
A Sense of Hope: Anosmia Research and Awareness
Watch this short video to learn more about anosmia and how Monell scientists are working to help the millions of people affected.
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