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Olfactory function in acute rhinitis

T Hummel1, C Rothbauer, S Barz

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Dresden, Germany. hummeltc@compuserve.com

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|February 4, 1999
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The common cold slightly impacts olfactory function, affecting smell perception and nasal airflow. These olfactory changes may persist even after nasal congestion resolves, suggesting a direct effect on smell pathways.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Otolaryngology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • The common cold frequently causes nasal congestion and altered smell perception.
  • Understanding the precise impact of colds on olfactory pathways is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of the common cold on olfactory function.
  • To differentiate between effects related to nasal congestion and those independent of it.

Main Methods:

  • Chemosensory event-related potentials (CSERP) to olfactory (H2S) and trigeminal (CO2) stimuli.
  • Psychophysical tests including intensity ratings, odor discrimination, and butanol threshold.
  • Acoustic rhinometry for nasal volume assessment.
  • Measurements taken on days 2, 4, 6, and 35 post-rhinitis onset.

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Main Results:

  • Common cold led to decreased anterior nasal volume, increased mucus, higher olfactory thresholds, and reduced N1 CSERP amplitudes.
  • Even when nasal congestion was controlled, olfactory CSERP amplitudes improved with recovery, unlike trigeminal responses.
  • This suggests a cold-induced effect on olfactory function independent of nasal congestion.

Conclusions:

  • The common cold exerts a subtle but measurable effect on olfactory function.
  • This olfactory impairment may be partly independent of nasal congestion, potentially involving direct effects on olfactory pathways.