# living with no sense of smell?

Category: Daily Living

## Post 1 by audioadict (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Thursday, 14-Feb-2008 6:25:39

Hi all,
I have no sight, and no smell, so I have several questions. I wonder since I can't smell, how can I tell if my food's spoiled? Also, I can't smell smoke, so I can't tell if there's a fire. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

## Post 2 by Blue Velvet (I've got the platinum golden silver bronze poster award.) on Thursday, 14-Feb-2008 8:42:35

I used to know someone who lost his sight and sense of smell in a car accident. He was very organized and made sure to label all foods in his fridge and freezer with name of food and date he put food in containers. As for smoke, get a smoke alarm.,

## Post 3 by audioadict (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Thursday, 14-Feb-2008 13:12:55

Thanks, but there can be a time that food can get spoiled at the store. How would I know if that food is any good when I bring it home that day. No curticy shopper I shop with would want to smell what I'm buying to tell if it's any good, so how would I know.
What If I eat at a restaurant, if they bring catchup, mustard, or anything like that, how would I be able to tell if it's any good?

## Post 4 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Thursday, 14-Feb-2008 14:27:04

have whoever's helping you with your shopping, read the expiration dates on the food you are buying. i'm sure people at the restaurant would know if ... wait, does ketchup expire or go bad in the fridge? The same question goes for any other condiments.

## Post 5 by audioadict (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Friday, 15-Feb-2008 1:16:26

I think ketchup will go bad in the fridge over time. Another problem is, what if I have any kind of natural gass for stoves, heating, or anything like that. How would I know if the gass was leaking.

## Post 6 by motifated (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Friday, 15-Feb-2008 10:38:31

Good question, Katie. If you have a choice, I'd suggest using eleectric appliances where you can. Also, you might check with your local utility company. The technicians have a device that detects gas, and makes a sound. When the pitch goes up, there is natural gas present in the air. If you have any rehabilitation facilities for people with physical injuries, that might be a question to ask an occupational therapist. In fact, my boss used to be an OT. I'll ask her and either post, or send you a private mail.
Lou

## Post 7 by audioadict (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Friday, 22-Feb-2008 7:11:58

Thanks a lot lou. I hope to find a house with no gass heating or gass apliences. One thing I worry about is what if there's mold in the house. I wouldn't be able to smell it.

## Post 8 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Friday, 22-Feb-2008 8:55:04

I'd have the house inspected because mold spores can cause health problems, depending on whether or not it's known to be harmful to people. there is one type I know of that can kill, but I don't think it's got an odor to it.

## Post 9 by motifated (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Friday, 22-Feb-2008 10:01:53

Katie, I don't know about the mould issue, but there is indeed the auditory device on the market for gas smells. If you find yourself in that situation, I'd suggest checking with your local utility company as I said earlier.
Lou