[9] Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, smell tests, and imaging studies to identify any structural abnormalities in the olfactory system.

Management focuses on safety precautions to mitigate risks associated with the inability to smell, such as not detecting smoke or gas leaks.

[1][12] This comprehensive approach ensures that other conditions that might interfere with the sense of smell are ruled out before confirming a diagnosis of congenital anosmia.

[13] The diagnostic process typically includes the following steps: Many individuals with congenital anosmia are unaware of their condition until later in childhood or adolescence when they begin to realize they cannot smell things that others can.

[17] A multidisciplinary approach involving ENT specialists, neurologists, and geneticists may be necessary for a comprehensive diagnosis, especially in complex cases or when congenital anosmia is suspected to be part of a broader syndrome.

Without the sense of smell, individuals with congenital anosmia may miss out on these powerful sensory experiences that enhance and enrich one's emotional lives and memories.

[24][25][26][27] Currently, there is no definitive treatment for congenital anosmia, as the condition involves the absence or underdevelopment of the olfactory bulbs and tracts, which are critical for the sense of smell.

[2][4][5] According to medical professionals and patient support organizations such as Fifth Sense, individuals with congenital anosmia are advised to take several safety measures to protect themselves from potential hazards.

Gene therapy has shown promise in animal models, where scientists have successfully restored the sense of smell in mice with congenital anosmia.