Losing sense of smell can be an early sign of dementia as well as coronavirus

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Whether it’s newly mown grass, freshly brewed coffee or the lavender scent a much-loved grandmother used to wear, there are aromas that instantly transport us to another time and place.

Compared to our other senses, such as sight or hearing, the sense of smell is probably the one we think about least. Yet our ability to smell – and what odours we can identify – has a big impact on our health and wellbeing.

The importance of smell has been pushed into the spotlight by Covid-19. As the coronavirus began to spread, doctors were puzzled that so many patients were saying they had lost their sense of smell.

Similar stories were shared on social media. By March, ear, nose and throat specialists were advising that anosmia (the medical term for