From either of the two Germanic names ALFWIN or ADALWIN. AMALIA f Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic (Latinized). Latinized form of the Germanic name Amala, a short form of names beginning with the element amal meaning work.
The common cold is a frequent cause for a partial, temporary loss of smell. Chronic sinus infection also may result in a loss of smell. Other obstructions in the nasal passages, such as polyps, also may cause at least a partial loss of smell. Normal aging is often the cause of a progressive, complete, and permanent loss of smell.
Causes of the Loss of Smell . Ones sense of smell is usually lost due to disorders that prevent air from reaching the part of the nose where smell receptors are located (the cribriform plate, located high in the nose). These disorders may include Nasal Polyps, nasal septal deformities and nasal tumors. You can expect some lost of smell to occur due to aging. This is caused by the degeneration of the nerves that control smell. Normally, people in their 50's gradually experience a diminished ...