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.
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.