Anosmia Awareness Day 2025 – February 27, 2025

History of Anosmia Awareness Day

The medical term for the loss of smell is known as anosmia. It is most often caused by an infection or injury to your nose or brain and can be temporary or permanent depending on what has happened. There are two types of loss of smell — hyposmia and anosmia. Hyposmia is a partial loss of the sense of smell, whereas anosmia is when someone has completely lost their ability to smell anything at all! Anosmia Awareness Day was established by Daniel Schein in 2012. Schein was diagnosed with anosmia in the fifth grade. But it was not until 2011 that he started his research about anosmia and decided to create an organization called Anosmia Awareness. He created a Facebook community for this cause. People who supported this event wore red on this day. Various smell and taste institutes and charities were approached to create awareness about olfactory dysfunction. Various fundraising activities are also organized to collect funds for the research and development of olfactory disorders. Different seminars are organized to educate people about the importance of treatments for olfactory disorders. People from different parts of the world participate in such events virtually through various social media platforms including Facebook, Zoom, and Instagram.This is a non-profit organization to spread awareness for those without a sense of smell. They are also on a path to encourage research centers around the world to research treatment options for anosmia. Anosmia affects over 200,000 people in the U.S. alone, and there is no real cure or treatment for it at this time. However, many of these patients have found ways to work around their condition with the help of others so you can too! Losing your sense of smell can be a scary thing. You may think that you are going to lose all of the wonderful things in life, like smelling flowers or tasting food, but there are some things that people with anosmia find helpful! So, be strong and pay a visit to your doctor. Anosmia Awareness Day helps to raise awareness about the loss of the sense of smell. People suffering from this disorder may face difficulties to perform their day-to-day activities. Many people are still unaware of olfactory disorders. Anosmia Awareness Day also motivates researchers and healthcare professionals to create treatments to cure Anosmia.Those who suffer from Anosmia need to stay cautious at all times as they are unable to detect gas leaks, wildfires, or spoiled food with their sense of smell. Moreover, some people also find it hard to eat food without their sense of smell. Numerous studies reveal that those who suffer from olfactory disorders are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. Therefore, when a day is solely dedicated to people suffering from Anosmia, it helps people understand the mental and physical difficulties that are associated with olfactory disorders.