MY ANOSMATIC LIFE

making sense out a scentless life

Anosmia in the Age of the Coronavirus

Anosmia has been a major topic in the press. But not for a good reason. You may or may not know that losing your sense of smell and taste could be a symptom of coronavirus. This pandemic is bringing a massive amount of attention to anosmia. Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists and organizations have — read more

Apr 11, 2020
Happy Anosmia Awareness Day!

Here we are again! It’s the official day to remember that there are millions of people around the world that don’t have the ability to smell. Like me! It’s been 13 years now. Wow! I don’t even know where the time went. What I do know is that I have definitely grown over the years. — read more

Feb 27, 2020
Discovering Samter’s Triad

I went to a new allergist two months ago and had to fill out a questionnaire. It consisted of some of the following questions: Do you have nasal polyps? Are you allergic to any medication(s)? Do you have an aspirin sensitivity? Do you have asthma? Do you have a sense of smell? I have all — read more

Nov 1, 2019
Becoming an Anosmic Cook

I lost my sense of smell while I was a college student. When I acquired anosmia, I was living at a house off campus. The kitchen was directly across from my bedroom. Me and my housemates would cook for each other sometimes and fellowship at the table over the deliciousness we prepared. It was there — read more

Jul 16, 2019
All good things (must) come to an end

Not all good things last forever. This phrase explains how I feel every time I lose the ability to smell because it’s only temporary. My sense of smell is no longer fading. It’s gone…for now. The past seven months have been nothing short of amazing and full of sensual experiences. I’m sad to see it — read more

Jul 6, 2019