Clinical assessment of olfactory function.
Chem Senses
; 462021 01 01.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34942008
ABSTRACT
Approximately 5% of the general population is affected by functional anosmia with approximately additional 15% exhibiting decreased olfactory function. Many of these individuals ask for help. Because the subjective rating of olfactory function is biased, assessment of olfactory function is important. Olfactory measurements are needed for patient counseling and the tracking of changes in the sense of smell over time. The present review provides an overview of frequently used psychophysical tests for olfactory function, discusses differences between threshold and suprathreshold aspects of olfactory function, and gives examples on how to apply psychophysical tests.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos do Olfato
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Chem Senses
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
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Alemanha