Episode 137: 1993 Movie Debate / Loss of Smell (Anosmia)

Doctor Vs Comedian

On today’s episode Ali and Asif debate their favourite movies from 1993 (1:01). After a brief mention of Scarface from 1983, the guys discuss movies from 1993 did NOT make their top 10. Finally, the guys each give their top 10 lists from the year. Then the guys discuss anosmia aka the loss of smell (31:45). Ali introduces the topic by discussing chef and tv celebrity Joshna maharaj who came out about her diagnosis of anosmia several years ago. Asif talks about how smell works from a brain perspective and how it is related to taste. Ali then asks Asif about different types of smell loss and what causes them. They then discuss the relation between loss of smell and covid-19. Asif then goes over the natural history of these disorders and what investigations sometimes need to be done. Finally he discusses the prognosis and proposed treatment for anosmia and other disorders of smell.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay

Contact us at [e-mail]

Follow us on Social media:

Twitter: @doctorvcomedian

Instagram: doctorvcomedian

Show notes:

• How Losing Her Sense Of Smell Changed Joshna Maharaj’s Relationship With Food: https://chatelaine.com/food/joshna_maharaj_memoir/
• Abscent: https://abscent.org/
• Parosmia—a common consequence of covid-19: https://www.bmj.com/content/377/bmj-2021-069860
• Smell Disorders: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/smell-disorders
• Distortion of Olfactory Perception: Diagnosis and Treatment: https://academic.oup.com/chemse/article/27/7/611/324055
• Anosmia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482152/