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no smell or taste

why have i lost my ability to smell and taste?
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i fractured my skull in the back left part of my head and since the injury I have lost my smell and taste but I know what is good for us and still cook amazingly well
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Anosmia and dysgeusia are common with URIs.  Have you hade one recently (even as long as 3 months ago and I have heard of longer)?  The other thought would be head trauma as Londres70 mentioned.

You can try sinus rinses.  If this is persistent, seeing an ENT is advised.
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Have you had any head injuries?   How long has this been going on?  
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