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anosmia

[ə′näz·mē·ə]
(medicine)
Absence of the sense of smell.
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Smell disorders such as anosmia are more common than we think, studies say.
WHEN YOU CAN'T GET A WHIFF OF IT
For example, patients with anosmia may not be able to detect the smell of a gas leak, smoke, or spoiled food.
Reviewing internal AER policies: FDA's new guidance documents and recent recalls provide some insight into its perception of a serious adverse event
It is well understood in the medical and scientific communities that the most common cause of anosmia is the common cold, which Zicam Cold Remedy intranasal gel products are taken to treat.
Matrixx Initiatives Voluntarily Withdraws Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel
The Company believes these products are safe and do not cause anosmia.
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Received a Warning Letter From the Food and Drug Administration
As a result, the population most likely to use cold remedy products is already at increased risk of developing anosmia.
Matrixx Initiatives Reaffirms Safety of Intranasal Zicam Cold Remedy
Cold-EEZE zinc lozenges have been shown to safely reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms by nearly half in two clinical studies and have no history of causing adverse events related to anosmia in clinical studies or safety studies.
Cold-EEZE(R) Lozenges not Affected by FDA Advisory for Zicam(R) Intra-Nasal Products
Matrixx believes statements alleging that intranasal Zicam products cause anosmia (loss of smell) are completely unfounded and misleading.
Matrixx Initiatives Reaffirms Safety of Intranasal Zicam Cold Remedy
9) However, it commonly causes a variety of symptoms including facial pain, headache, nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, nasal bleeding, recurrent sinusitis, foul smell, and anosmia.
Ectopic intranasal tooth: an unusual cause of epistaxis in a child
Together with the eight favorable Daubert decisions, we have now established a strong legal record that affirms our position that allegations linking Zicam Cold Remedy to anosmia lack scientific foundation.
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2008 Revenue of $101 Million and Net Income Growth of 59% to $10.4 Million, or $1.04 Earnings Per Share Versus $0.66 in the Prior Year
16) In general, a score of 15 or less indicates anosmia, a score of 15.
Active olfactory training for the treatment of smelling disorders
We continue to believe the allegations that our Cold Remedy pump products may cause anosmia are scientifically unfounded and we are encouraged that four federal judges have now agreed with the Company, and excluded testimony from plaintiff's expert witnesses because they lack credible scientific evidence to support a causation claim against our product.
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Announces Record Annual Sales of $96.2 Million in 2006
An otherwise healthy 48-year-old man presented to our ENT department for evaluation of chronic nasal obstruction, headache, and anosmia.
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