Parosmia / Anosmia

Distorted taste or smell (parosmia) or lack of taste or smell (anosmia) has long been described in the medical literature as a potential consequence of an infection by a respiratory tract virus.  However, it was not until the rapid and near-universal spread of the COVID-19 infection that these adverse lasting effects became well-known and better characterized.  Parosmia is a very disruptive condition, and millions worldwide suffer from this distorted sense of smell.  The British Medical Journal stated in April of 2022 that “there are currently no effective, evidence-based treatments for patients with parosmia.”  We could not disagree anymore.  Here at Desert Pain Specialists, we have helped hundreds of individuals recover from parosmia and anosmia.  We offer a targeted, image-guided injection of the stellate ganglion nerve bundle in the neck that helps to facilitate the smell and taste re-training. We have you start here immediately after the procedure to increase the likelihood of recovery.  Our success rate, defined as people who are “very glad they received the treatment based on their recovery,” is very high.  Individuals from all over the country have come here to St. George to receive this treatment from Dr. Larsen.  Please call to schedule your consultation.