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Recognizing Sense Smell and Method Protecting It

  

 sense of smell is one of the five senses that humans have.  As a component of the method of the human five senses, the olfactory sense plays a role in detecting odors or perfumes.  This ability to smell could be disturbed if sense of smell not is maintained good.

 Every object, food, or gas around us has a unique chemical structure.  When chemicals from such things are inhaled or smelled, special sensory nerve cells in the nose called olfactory cells will detect them.

 Recognizing Sense Smell and Method Protecting It - Alodokter

 Afterward that, neural cells in the nose will transmit stimulus odor signals to the brain for interpretation.  Through work this is where we can smell a smell or perfume something.

 Disorders of the Sense of Smell

 The sense of smell allows us to distinguish various varieties smells or smells, like smells coffee, chocolate, perfume, flowers, to spices.

 But, our ability sense of smell sometimes can decrease or even fade the same  very.  The following are a some types disorders that can occur in the sense of smell:

 Hyposmia, is decreased ability to detect odors

 Anosmia, that is state when sense of smell loses its ability to smell smells perfectly

 Parosmia, is state when the senses of smell experience changes in perception of about smells, such as a perfume that is scented fragrant  can turn into something smelly rotten

 Phantosmia, is when someone smells smells that are essentially not exist.  Usually this is caused by hallucinations

 This sense of smell disturbance is can be caused by various element, such as aging, often  times smoking cigarettes, head or nose injury, hormonal changes, side effects of drugs, up to certain diseases, such as colds, allergies, COVID-19, sinusitis, rhinitis, and method nerve disorders  and brain.

 In COVID-19, the symptoms of olfactory disturbances that can occur namely loss of anosmia function of smell (anosmia) and impaired perception of sense of smell, such as parosmia and phantosmia.

 Different System for Preserving Sense of Smell

 If sense of smell is disturbed, therefore will arise various health problems.  Starting from difficulty or cannot able to taste delicious food, until unable can detect the presence of certain gases or harmful substances.

 Therefore, it is important to maintain the health of the sense of smell.  There are some systems that can be implemented to maintain the health of the sense of smell, namely:

 1. Avoid allergy triggers

 When occurs response allergy in the nose, the nasal cavity will be inflamed and puffy.  If the nose is too often has allergies, over time the function of the sense of smell will be disturbed.

 So, if you have allergies, try to avoid various things that can trigger your allergies.  If you want to travel outside the house or to a dirty area, wear a mask to protect your nose and mouth.

 You are also recommended always prepare medicines to solve allergy symptoms that can arise at any time.

 2. Cleaning the house regularly

 Clean all components of the house, especially bedrooms and bathrooms, at least once a week with a broom, vacuum cleaner, or clean rag.  Also clean the curtains, bed linen, pillowcases, and toys for the baby regularly.

 Don't forget to always apply masks and gloves, especially if   use cleaners containing chemicals.

 If you have a pet animal, give it a bath at least once a week with warm water and special animal shampoo.  Also clean the cage, area of eating, and area of drinking regularly.

 3. Maintain air quality

 Quality of the air in the house needs to be maintained so that it doesn't generate health problems for you and your family.  Air that is dirty can cause irritation or infection of the nose.  If often happens, this can increase the risk of causing disturbances in the sense of smell.

 To maintain quality of indoor air, create good air circulation, avoid smoke cigarettes indoors, or apply strong cleaners.

 If necessary, you can use an air purifier to help remove dust and dirt in the air, or an air humidifier so the air inside  the room is not too dry.

 5. Clean your nose regularly

 Do you often pick your nose to clean it of dirt?  Starting now, try to not do it again, ok?  Once picking the nose or picking the nose too hard can make the nose hurt and infected, and cause nosebleeds.

 To avoid this, you can try to clear your nose with sterile saline or saline solution.  The method ie is as follows:

 Boil 2 cups of water for 15 minutes, then add 1 teaspoon of non-iodized salt and let it sit at room temperature.

 Put the saline solution into a clean and drained neti pot.

 Tilt your head and insert the component tip of the neti pot into the nose slowly.

 Lift the neti pot until the saline solution flows from one nostril to the other.

 Repeat on the other nostril.

 Do the method-method above to keep your sense of smell healthy.  If there are complaints about your nose or disturbances in your sense of smell, immediately consult a doctor to receive the fit treatment.

 Last updated: February 3, 2022

 Reviewed by: dr.  Kevin Adrian