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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Intranasal pH measurement is crucial for understanding sinonasal conditions.
  • The specific site of pH measurement (respiratory mucosa vs. olfactory cleft) may influence results.
  • The relationship between pH, olfactory function, and measurement site requires clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of measurement site (RM vs. OC) on intranasal pH.
  • To assess the effect of olfactory testing and repeated pH measurements on pH values.
  • To determine the correlation between olfactory cleft pH and olfactory function.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 62 healthy adults.
  • Intranasal pH and olfactory function (Odor Identification Test) were measured.
  • Participants were grouped by pH measurement site (RM vs. OC) and testing order (pH-OdorId-pH vs. pH-pH-OdorId).

Main Results:

  • Olfactory cleft (OC) pH was significantly lower (more acidic) than respiratory mucosa (RM) pH.
  • Repeated pH testing led to more alkaline measurements; olfactory testing had no significant effect.
  • Odor identification scores correlated with OC pH, but not RM pH, with lower OC pH predicting better olfactory performance.

Conclusions:

  • The olfactory cleft is more acidic than the respiratory mucosa.
  • Increased acidity in the olfactory cleft is associated with enhanced olfactory function.
  • These findings highlight the importance of OC pH in olfactory dysfunction and suggest further research.