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[Olfactory function in children with adenoid hypertrophy who underwent adenotonsillectomy during pre- and

H G Pan1, H Yang1, G W Chen1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen 518026, China.

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
|June 22, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Children with adenoid hypertrophy experience reduced olfactory function and appetite. Adenoidectomy significantly improves both olfaction and appetite, highlighting the impact of surgery on these senses.

Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Pediatric Health
  • Sensory Science

Background:

  • Adenoid hypertrophy commonly affects children, potentially impacting sensory functions.
  • Olfactory dysfunction and appetite changes are reported in children with adenoid hypertrophy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate olfactory function in children with adenoid hypertrophy.
  • To assess the impact of adenoidectomy on olfactory function and appetite.

Main Methods:

  • Olfactory function assessed using the Sniffin' Sticks test.
  • Appetite evaluated with the visual analog scale (VAS).
  • Study included 44 children with adenoid hypertrophy and 40 healthy controls.

Main Results:

  • Children with adenoid hypertrophy showed significantly lower olfactory function (TDI scores) compared to controls.
  • Adenoidectomy led to significant improvements in olfactory function and appetite.
  • A strong positive correlation was found between improved olfaction and increased appetite post-surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Adenoid hypertrophy impairs both olfactory function and appetite in children.
  • Adenoidectomy effectively restores olfactory function and enhances appetite in affected children.

Keywords:
AdenoidectomyAppetiteSmell

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