Knowledge

Knowledge about the nose, smell and breathing.

Facts about the sense of smell, viruses and bacteria, allergies and bad odor.

Sense of smell and smell training

Sense of smellSmell, also known as olfaction, is how we perceive different scents or odors. It helps us detect tempting foods, recognize dangers, and even plays a big part in how we taste things.Read the article

Loss of smellLoss of smell is a medical term that describes the loss of the sense of smell.Read the article

Smell trainingSmell training is built on the interesting idea of neuroplasticity, where the brain can rearrange itself by forming new connections.Read the article

Viruses and bacteria

VirusViruses are among the smallest biological particles that cause disease. They can infect living organisms such as humans, animals and plants. Some viruses make us sick, while others can provide medical benefits and play a major role in the ecosystem.Read the article

BacteriaBacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms and one of the most abundant and diverse life forms on Earth. Bacteria are everywhere within us and in our environment; including in the air, water environments, soil and inside other organisms such as plants and animals.Read the article

Allergy

AllergyOne out of three people experience some type of allergy or hypersensitivity. Continue reading to find out more about different types of allergic conditions.Read the article

Pollen allergyDo you have a general cold during the spring and summer months? Then chances are that you are allergic to pollen.Read the article

Mold allergyAs a mold allergy sufferer, you do not need to physically touch the mold to have a reaction, it is enough to be in the same environment as the mold as the spores are airborne.Read the article

Furry animal allergyPet allergy is relatively common, with up to 18% of the adult population experiencing allergic reactions to furry animals.Read the article

Bad odor

Bad odorBad odor is a problem that affects many every day throughout the world. Bad odor can occur in different ways, but often it is due to bacterial formation that breaks down various organic tissues. A by-product of this will be gases that we perceive as smelly. Especially sulfur and nitrogen compounds are usually perceived as extra stressful for humans, while other animals do not have the same problems with these odors.Read the article