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Olfaction: the neglected sense.

E Souder1, L Yoder

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
|October 1, 1992
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Olfactory dysfunction affects 200,000 Americans annually, impacting conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Early assessment and patient education are crucial for managing smell impairment.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Nursing Science
  • Sensory Science

Background:

  • Olfactory complaints lead to 200,000 U.S. medical consultations yearly.
  • Olfaction is increasingly linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
  • Limited information on olfactory dysfunction exists in nursing literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the anatomy and physiology of the human olfactory system.
  • To describe common alterations in smell function.
  • To discuss assessment methods for olfactory impairment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature on olfaction.
  • Description of the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test.
  • Explanation of odor detection threshold testing.

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Main Results:

  • Olfactory system anatomy and physiology detailed.
  • Smell alterations discussed in context of neurological diseases.
  • Assessment tools and their application explained.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses play a vital role in assessing olfactory function.
  • Prompt treatment of associated conditions is recommended.
  • Patient and family education can improve management of impaired olfaction.