Abstract
Background: Approximately 5% of the general population is affected by functional anosmia. An additional 15% exhibit decreased olfactory function. Many of these individuals ask ENT-doctors or neurologists for help. A cornerstone of the counselling process is the assessment of olfactory function. The aim of this work is to give a differentiated overview about the administration of commonly used psychophysical tests for olfactory and gustatory function including their normative data. Conclusion: The use of standardized, reliable and validated tools is mandatory to provide patients with state-of the-art counseling on treatment options.
Keywords: Smell, taste, olfaction, gustation, orthonasal and retronasal olfactory function, normative data.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title:Assessment of Chemosensory Function Using “Sniffin’ Sticks”, Taste Strips, Taste Sprays, and Retronasal Olfactory Tests
Volume: 22 Issue: 15
Author(s): Ute Walliczek, Simona Negoias, Antje Hähner and Thomas Hummel
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Keywords: Smell, taste, olfaction, gustation, orthonasal and retronasal olfactory function, normative data.
Abstract: Background: Approximately 5% of the general population is affected by functional anosmia. An additional 15% exhibit decreased olfactory function. Many of these individuals ask ENT-doctors or neurologists for help. A cornerstone of the counselling process is the assessment of olfactory function. The aim of this work is to give a differentiated overview about the administration of commonly used psychophysical tests for olfactory and gustatory function including their normative data. Conclusion: The use of standardized, reliable and validated tools is mandatory to provide patients with state-of the-art counseling on treatment options.
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Walliczek Ute, Negoias Simona, Hähner Antje and Hummel Thomas, Assessment of Chemosensory Function Using “Sniffin’ Sticks”, Taste Strips, Taste Sprays, and Retronasal Olfactory Tests, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2016; 22 (15) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666160216150625
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