Sense of Smell Gone

annie123 · Post by **annie123** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:16 pm

Has anyone ever lost their sense of smell (and taste) due to use of cpap? I went to the doctor today and he acted like no one else had ever complained about this before. He did say that my nasal passages are a bit swollen and prescribed Nasonex.
Thanks, Annie

svh · Post by **svh** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:24 pm

That's odd. I'm having a different problem post-CPAP. My nose and eyes often feel irritated, as though I've been around smoke. It's strange. I don't think I'm smelling/tasting any differently than normal, though. Sorry I couldn't help! Perhaps it will pass as your body adjusts?

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:11 pm

On the rare days when I can breath ok, I have found my sense of smell to be better. It's wonderful to smell your Bacon frying in the morning. Jim

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:14 pm

[quote="annie123"]Has anyone ever lost their sense of smell (and taste) due to use of cpap? I went to the doctor today and he acted like no one else had ever complained about this before. He did say that my nasal passages are a bit swollen and prescribed Nasonex.
Thanks, Annie

bsil · Post by **bsil** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:26 pm

Annie-
Perhaps it has nothing to do with your CPAP therapy, just change of season-allergy issues? Do you have more mucus in your nose & throat? If yes, you may want to try an over the counter sinus rinse, sold at most pharmacies.
Good Luck,
Barb

randyyo · Post by **randyyo** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:27 pm

Hi Annie123,

I have found (in my limited experience) that while using my CPAP machine my sense of smell diminishes. However, when I take off the nasal pillows I find that my sense is really heightened. I find that for about 15 minutes I can smell things that I ordinarily don't. I know that this doesn't help you in your situation but maybe the info will spark something else that could help you solve your problem.

Good luck to you.

Randy

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 11:03 pm

olfactory dysfunction: I would try the saline rhino rinse using a nasal irrigator or netti pot on a regular basis, it will shrink the turbinates relieve nasal congestion and help restore the tiny hair-like cilia which effects your sense of smell.

Here is more information on olfactory dysfunction:
http://www.senseofsmell.org/feature/whi ... epaper.php

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