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Is There Any Way To Train My Nose To Get It Back Sense Of Smell Lost 10 Years After A Traumatic Brain Injury?
Question: Sense of smell lost 10 years after a traumatic brain injury. I had a loss of smell after a concussion i suffered while skateboarding. I could not smell anything for a year and my sense of smell gradually returned. However, I think its only about 80%25 back as I cannot detect certain notes in colognes. Is there any way to train my nose to get it back?
Brief Answer:
After 10 years, minimal chances to recover further the sense of smell.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your questions here at HCM.
I have read your question.
Most people recover the sense of smell is about one year after traumatic brain injury.
The sooner your symptoms improve, the better.
After 10 years the chances to improve further the sense of smell are minimal.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
After 10 years, minimal chances to recover further the sense of smell.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your questions here at HCM.
I have read your question.
Most people recover the sense of smell is about one year after traumatic brain injury.
The sooner your symptoms improve, the better.
After 10 years the chances to improve further the sense of smell are minimal.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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