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  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Olfactory dysfunction significantly impacts quality of life.
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent condition affecting sleep and potentially other physiological functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate olfactory dysfunction in patients diagnosed with OSAS.
  • To correlate the severity of OSAS with the degree of olfactory dysfunction.
  • To evaluate the relationship between nasal obstruction, mucociliary clearance, and olfactory function.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty patients with OSAS underwent olfactory function testing using the Sniffin' Sticks method.
  • Nasal mucociliary transport times and anterior rhinomanometry were assessed.
  • Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index (AHI) was used to measure OSAS severity.

Main Results:

  • Olfactory dysfunction was identified in 36.6% of patients (19 with hyposmia, 3 with anosmia).
  • A strong correlation was found between olfactory dysfunction and OSAS severity (AHI).
  • Nasal obstruction and reduced mucociliary clearance were identified as potential contributing factors.

Conclusions:

  • Patients with OSAS exhibit a high incidence of olfactory dysfunction.
  • The severity of olfactory impairment is linked to the severity of OSAS.
  • Nasal factors like obstruction and impaired mucociliary clearance may play a role in the development of olfactory dysfunction in OSAS.