Our sense of smell and taste has played a vital role in human evolution. To this day, we rely on these two senses to help us identify proper foods to eat and recognize potential dangers like fires or gas leaks.
A deficit in these senses can negatively impact our lives. And while preventing the impairment or loss of these senses is not always possible, we can often use methods to improve them. The most common related disorders are:
Ageusia: The loss of sense of taste.
Anosmia: The loss of sense of smell.
Hyposmia: Diminished ability to smell.
Hypogeusia: Diminished ability to taste sweet, sour, salty, or bitter substances.
