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Eric H Holbrook1, Donald A Leopold
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-1225, USA.
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
|September 30, 2003
Summary
Smell loss diagnosis is improving with new tests, but effective smell disorder therapies remain limited. Detailed patient history and physical exams are key diagnostic tools.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Smell disorders, or olfactory dysfunction, present significant challenges for patients and clinicians.
- While research illuminates mechanisms of smell loss, therapeutic options are still evolving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current diagnostic approaches for smell disorders.
- To highlight the importance of clinical evaluation in assessing olfactory dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on smell disorders.
- Emphasis on diagnostic tools including patient history, physical examination, and olfactory testing.
Main Results:
- Accessible smell testing kits and clinical screening tools aid in diagnosis and quantifying impairment.
- Detailed history and physical examination are paramount for evaluating smell disorders.
Conclusions:
- Diagnosis of smell disorders is becoming more accessible through standardized testing.
- Further research is needed to develop more effective treatments for olfactory dysfunction.