By Erin Huffstetler. Updated February 01, 2017. Learn how long foods stay fresh in the pantry, and you'll know just how much to stock up on, and when it's time to replace key ingredients like baking powder and spices. The following chart lists the shelf life of common pantry staples.
Causes of the Disorder. The primary causes of anosmia include obstruction (blockage) of the nasal passageways, destruction of the tissue lining the nose through inflammation or swelling, and a loss of nerve transmission from sensory neurons in the nose to the brain.
Special sense of olfaction. Loss of smell (Anosmia) may have many causes (nasal disease, allergies, trauma, smoking, aging, etc.) To test have patient close both eyes. Make sure both nares are patent. Occlude one nostril and test smell in other with familiar, non-offensive odor (coffee, orange, peppermint, etc.)