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.
Anosmia caused by a treatable condition, such as nasal polyps or sinusitis, can be reversed. The treatment goal is to remove the obstruction or the cause of nasal swelling. If anosmia is caused by a drug, the medication can be discontinued. Once corrective measures are taken, the sense of smell may be restored.
If there is doubt about the claim of anosmia, try testing with ammonia solution. Ammonia causes a physical irritation and so will cause an abreaction even in the presence of anosmia. Denying a response to ammonia suggests malingering. Two important aspects of the optic nerve are visual acuity and visual field.