Anosmia Awareness Day is observed on February 27 every year. It is a day to spread awareness about anosmia, which is the loss of the sense of smell, or as some people call it, nose blind. Did you know that loss of smell is associated with diseases that affect brain cells like Alzheimers in the future. Anosmia is the loss of ones sense of smell or olfactory function. While this might seem like a minor concern to many people, the loss of smell leads too many serious problems for people. smell helps people to detect danger in their environments, such as smoke and noxious fumes. Smell is also useful in eating and keeping overall good health.

By celebrating Anosmia Awareness Day, people can explore the reasons for anosmia and the different treatments that can bring relief and recovery. Anosmia is most often caused by an infection or injury to your nose or brain can be temporary or permanent depending on what has happened. Anosmia Awareness Day was established by Daniel Schein in 2012. Schein was diagnosed with anosmia in the fifth grade but, it was not until 2011 that he started his research about anosmia and decided to create an organization called Anosmia Awareness. He created a Facebook community for this cause. People who supported this event wore red on this day.