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Does your sense of smell get better with age? Exploring age-related changes

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly 1 in 4 Americans over age 40 report some alteration in their sense of smell, with rates increasing significantly after age 60. Unfortunately, the short answer to “does your sense of smell get better with age?” is no; instead, it naturally declines, a condition known as presbyosmia. However, understanding the causes and adopting proactive strategies can help manage the changes and minimize their impact on your health and safety.