(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Smell and taste disorders can be overlooked, yet they can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life, nutritional status, and overall well-being.

These sensory deficits may present subtly but can be early indicators of underlying health conditions or contribute to broader health challenges, particularly in older adults.

To learn more about smell & taste disorders, the causes, and how they affect patients’ lives, read this week’s Weekend Doctor Column, written by Jeremy Mascaro, PA-C, a physician assistant specializing in otolaryngology at ENT Specialists of Northwest Ohio. Read it now at bvhs.info/wdc122025.