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February 23, 2003
Anosmia
Anosmia: My son Christopher (8) can't smell. He had been telling us this for some time and at first we didn't take it too seriously as it soon became something of a game (or so it seemed). Anyway, lately he became quite upset at the fact and asked us to do something about it. So we took him to the doctor who did all the tests (which included x-rays and a smell-test). In the end he was diagnosed with "not being able to smell" (and the doctor shrugged "there's nothing we can do about it"). He can taste things ok - but it looks as though he will never be able to smell things like fresh coffee, flowers or perfume. Link.
Posted by Matthew at February 23, 2003 04:18 PM
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I have never been able to smell, and I think I may have some advice to help your kid cope.
1. don't forget he has anosmia and ask him so smell stuff, it'll anoy the crap outta him.
2. Pork chops arn't verry apptising as they have no real flavor.
3. force him to bathe and use deordant. trust me on that one.
Posted by: Brock at May 11, 2004 06:44 PM