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.
Anosmia caused by a treatable condition, such as nasal polyps or sinusitis, can be reversed. The treatment goal is to remove the obstruction or the cause of nasal swelling. If anosmia is caused by a drug, the medication can be discontinued. Once corrective measures are taken, the sense of smell may be restored.
This explains why a remedy that works well for one person may not work at all for someone else. For example, zinc can be either the cause or the cure of loss of smell. Cold preparations containing intranasal zinc gluconate gel have been known to cause anosmia, as detailed in this NIH study.However, a severe zinc deficiency can cause anosmia.his explains why a remedy that works well for one person may not work at all for someone else. For example, zinc can be either the cause or the cure of loss of smell. Cold preparations containing intranasal zinc gluconate gel have been known to cause anosmia, as detailed in this NIH study.