Question

What happen to your sense of smell when you have a cold?

Answer 1

Answer:

A cold temporarily damages your sense of smell and thus your ability to perceive flavor. According to the American Rhinologic Society, “The common cold (also called an upper respiratory infection) often causes inflammation in the nose impairing smell via swelling and obstruction

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

When a cold occurs, humans get congested, which leads to a stop in air flow to the olfactory receptors. Without odor compounds being able to make it to olfactory receptors the sense of smell is significantly weakened to a point where it barely works.