Anosmia

Chrissi Kelly lost her sense of smell 14 years ago after a virus, leading to a diagnosis of anosmia. Researchers estimate 22% of the population experiences smell impairments like hyposmia or anosmia, while conditions such as phantosmia and parosmia are poorly understood and underdiagnosed.

A man reportedly regained his sense of taste and smell years after suffering from COVID-19 by chewing gum. The unexpected recovery occurred long after the typical timeframe for post-COVID anosmia and hyposmia symptoms. This case highlights an unusual potential treatment for long-term COVID-related sensory loss.