People born without the sense of smell breath differently, according to a new study.&nbsp;

The study published in Nature Communications Journal said those with the condition anosmia have a different breathing pattern than those with functioning olfactory systems.

To reach this conclusion, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel examined 21 people born with anosmia and 31 who had normal smell capabilities.

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Tacking their breathing patterns for 24 hours with airflow measurement devices, they found that those with sense of smell took more frequent sniffs, especially in environments with different odours.

The participants went through their normal daily lives while wearing the devices fitted into their nostrils to measure their airflow.

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The findings suggest that sniffing is a response to detect smells.

Those with anosmia exhibited more pauses in their breathing when awake, and also had lower airflow rates during exhalation.

The different breathing patterns were present during sleep and even when external smells were consistent, found the study.

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But how are some people without a sense of smell?

“There’s this notion that this sense is completely unimportant, and yet if you lose it then a lot of bad things happen,” Noam Sobel, a co-author of the research, was quoted as saying in The Guardian.

While much of it is congenital, the loss of small has also been linked to various physical and mental health issues like depression.

In recent years, many people infected with Covid lost their sense of smell.

Though the study used machine learning to achieve an 83 per cent accuracy, the sample size is still small.&nbsp;

It nevertheless said that respiratory patterns could significantly impact physical and mental wellbeing.

(With inputs from agencies)

People born without the sense of smell breath differently, according to a new study. The study published in Nature Communications Journal said those with the condition anosmia have a different breathing pattern than those with functioning olfactory systems.

People born without the sense of smell breath differently, according to a new study. The study published in Nature Communications Journal said those with the condition anosmia have a different breathing pattern than those with functioning olfactory systems. To reach this conclusion, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel examined 21 people born with anosmia and 31 who had normal smell capabilities. Watch: Is sense of smell linked to cognitive health? × Tacking their breathing patterns for 24 hours with airflow measurement devices, they found that those with sense of smell took more frequent sniffs, especially in environments with different odours. The participants went through their normal daily lives while wearing the devices fitted into their nostrils to measure their airflow. Also read: Our sense of smell may not be as good as dogs', but we are better than earlier thought, says study The findings suggest that sniffing is a response to detect smells. Those with anosmia exhibited more pauses in their breathing when awake, and also had lower airflow rates during exhalation. The different breathing patterns were present during sleep and even when external smells were consistent, found the study. Also read: Babies use scent of their mothers to 'see' faces of people: Study But how are some people without a sense of smell? “There’s this notion that this sense is completely unimportant, and yet if you lose it then a lot of bad things happen,” Noam Sobel, a co-author of the research, was quoted as saying in The Guardian. While much of it is congenital, the loss of small has also been linked to various physical and mental health issues like depression. In recent years, many people infected with Covid lost their sense of smell. Though the study used machine learning to achieve an 83 per cent accuracy, the sample size is still small. It nevertheless said that respiratory patterns could significantly impact physical and mental wellbeing. (With inputs from agencies)

Do people without sense of smell breathe differently? Study suggests so

Human senses allow us to perceive things around us, detected by stimuli. It is the process of gathering and sending information to the brain for understanding. Our senses allow us to experience things like listening to music or smelling an aromatic fragrance.

It is commonly believed that humans have five primary senses: touch, sight, smell, sound, and taste. First classified by Aristotle as the sensory organs of skin, eyes, nose, ears, and mouth, the idea was universally accepted. However, these are not the only senses that humans have.

<h2>Do humans have more than 5 senses?</h2>

Traditionally, only five human senses were accepted. But today it is considered that humans have some more senses other than the basic five ones.&nbsp;

Neuroscientists believe humans can sense much more than the five senses taught in school. While the exact number of senses remains a debate, there can be 9, 21, or more senses depending on how you perceive and define them.

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<h2>The 9 human senses</h2>

Apart from the five senses, the other four senses that humans have can be defined as:

Equilibrioception (Balance)

Humans can balance and coordinate themselves which is controlled by the vestibular system. It is located in the inner ear and helps walk, stand, and sit upright. When it is disturbed, it causes dizziness and nausea.

Nociception (Pain)

Nociception is our body's awareness of pain. This sense protects us by triggering the pain receptors, nociceptors, and making us known of the danger to keep us safe.

Thermoception (Temperature)

Thermoception is the body's perception of the temperature of the surrounding environment. If we bring our hands close to a stove, we can feel it is hot. This sense keeps us aware of our surroundings and helps protect ourselves from getting injured.

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Proprioception (Body awareness)

Proprioception or kinesthesia is awareness of our body's movement, actions, and position. Our body can sense these using the receptors in muscles, joints and tendons. This sense allows us to climb stairs without looking below.

<h2>The 21 human senses</h2>

Another theory on human senses suggests there are 21 senses in total.&nbsp;

The 21 senses include interoception, which is the brain's awareness of our body's internal state. It sends signals to the brain from internal organs to make the brain aware of our well-being.&nbsp;

This sense allows us to understand our inner state through heart rate, hunger, thirst, lung inflation, and others. It can play a significant role in regulating emotions and affect our mental health.&nbsp;

There can also be more senses beyond 21, depending on how you classify them. For example, taste can be defined as one sense or five as salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and savoury.

(With inputs from agencies)

Human senses allow us to perceive things around us, detected by stimuli. It is the process of gathering and sending information to the brain for understanding. Our senses allow us to experience things like listening to music or smelling an aromatic fragrance.

Human senses allow us to perceive things around us, detected by stimuli. It is the process of gathering and sending information to the brain for understanding. Our senses allow us to experience things like listening to music or smelling an aromatic fragrance. It is commonly believed that humans have five primary senses: touch, sight, smell, sound, and taste. First classified by Aristotle as the sensory organs of skin, eyes, nose, ears, and mouth, the idea was universally accepted. However, these are not the only senses that humans have. Do humans have more than 5 senses? Traditionally, only five human senses were accepted. But today it is considered that humans have some more senses other than the basic five ones. Neuroscientists believe humans can sense much more than the five senses taught in school. While the exact number of senses remains a debate, there can be 9, 21, or more senses depending on how you perceive and define them. Also read | If you think Mount Everest is the tallest mountain, you’re wrong The 9 human senses Apart from the five senses, the other four senses that humans have can be defined as: Equilibrioception (Balance) Humans can balance and coordinate themselves which is controlled by the vestibular system. It is located in the inner ear and helps walk, stand, and sit upright. When it is disturbed, it causes dizziness and nausea. Nociception (Pain) Nociception is our body's awareness of pain. This sense protects us by triggering the pain receptors, nociceptors, and making us known of the danger to keep us safe. Thermoception (Temperature) Thermoception is the body's perception of the temperature of the surrounding environment. If we bring our hands close to a stove, we can feel it is hot. This sense keeps us aware of our surroundings and helps protect ourselves from getting injured. Also read | Damage to brain network linked with increased religious fundamentalism: Study Proprioception (Body awareness) Proprioception or kinesthesia is awareness of our body's movement, actions, and position. Our body can sense these using the receptors in muscles, joints and tendons. This sense allows us to climb stairs without looking below. The 21 human senses Another theory on human senses suggests there are 21 senses in total. The 21 senses include interoception, which is the brain's awareness of our body's internal state. It sends signals to the brain from internal organs to make the brain aware of our well-being. This sense allows us to understand our inner state through heart rate, hunger, thirst, lung inflation, and others. It can play a significant role in regulating emotions and affect our mental health. There can also be more senses beyond 21, depending on how you classify them. For example, taste can be defined as one sense or five as salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and savoury. (With inputs from agencies)

If you think humans have five senses, you’re wrong

Does having a good sense of smell also mean good cognitive health? US' National Institute of Aging have found an answer to this question - research has found that there is a link between sense of smell and Dementia especially in older adults.

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