an taste and smell disorders be serious?


People with a faulty sense of smell and taste can be deprived of an early warning system that we all take for granted. Poisonous fumes, leaking gas and spoiled foods can interfere wilth our health and safety if not recognized. Loss of smell may be a symptom of sinus disease, growths in the nasal passage, or a nervous system disorder. Some professions require a keen sense of smell, for example, a chef or a firefighter. Therefore, disorders of smell and taste in these kinds of professions can lead to job loss and serious economic hardship. For the rest, smell and taste disorders may simply mean a diminished quality of life.