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.
1. Context. Anosmia, the loss of smell, and ageusia, the loss of taste, are rare side effects that can occur as a result of administration of practically all classes of medications (1, 2). The overall incidence of this rare complication has been estimated to be 0.05% and is frequently associated with cardiovascular medications (3).