Ein Riechverlust ist meist mit gravierenden Einschränkungen in vielen Lebensbereichen verbunden, vor allem bei der Essensaufnahme und -zubereitung, in der sozialen und allgemeinen Sicherheit, in der persönlichen Hygiene und im Sexualleben.
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