Why do you lose your sense of smell?

Question

I've had a cold for almost two weeks. It first started with a nasty dry cough. It developed into a cough with lots of phlem, nasal congestion. My ears are plugged up and I can't smell a thing?

Answer 1

The congestion blocks your nasal passages and filters out the aromas around you. Notice that you also can't hardly taste anything either. Our sense of smell is our taste.

Answer 2

If you are around people that smoke, Fumes from trucks & cars,
Chemicals.. .. Any of these will make your sense of smell fail.

Answer 3

not just your ears are plugged but your sinuses as well