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Content ArticleLosing your sense of smell or having it 'disturbed' is not as rare as you might think: one in 20 people experience it at some point in their lives. It can happen as a result of chronic sinusitis, damage caused by cold viruses, or even a head injury. It is sometimes also a precursor of nervous system diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. But compared with hearing and sight loss, it receives little research or medical attention. Carl Philpott, Professor of Rhinology and Olfactory at the University of East Anglia, wanted to better understand the issues people with smell disorders face, so him and his team analysed written, personal accounts of anosmia (loss of sense of smell) by 71 sufferers. The texts revealed several themes, including feelings of isolation, relationship difficulties, impact on physical health and the difficulty and cost of seeking help. Many people also commented on the negative attitude from doctors about smell loss, and how they found it difficult to get advice and treatment for their condition.
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Content ArticleFifth Sense is a UK charity that supports people affected by smell and taste disorders across the world and provides direct support, advice, and a signpost to potential diagnosis and treatment to people affected by such conditions. They regularly update their repository of information about smell/taste loss and COVID-19. It contains articles, interviews and video presentations to keep those affected by the virus and experiencing smell and taste loss informed with the latest news and research.
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Content ArticleThere are large numbers of patients with olfactory disturbance in the UK and shortfalls in assessment and support amongst mainstream practice in both primary and secondary care leading to significant quality‐of‐life impairment and potential missed diagnoses. The aim of this study from Erskine and Philpott was to determine the key themes which can be identified from the accounts of anosmia sufferers and to identify important areas to target for future research or service development.
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Content ArticleUsing the data obtained from Fifth Sense’s ‘Quality of Life Impact of Olfactory Disorders’ survey amongst its members, a research paper was produced by Mr Carl Philpott and Duncan Boak to demonstrate the impact that olfactory disorders have on people’s lives. A summary of the findings can be read here. The study found it impacted on people's emotional wellbeing and their mental health, with many patients feeling their voice was unheard. There is a need for medical practitioners to take olfactory disorders more seriously.
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