Hummel, T., Whitcroft, K. L., Andrews, P., Altundags, A., Cinghi, C., Costanzo, R. M., Damm, M., Frasnelli, J., Gudziol, H., Gupta, N., Haehner, A., Holbrook, E., Hong, S. C., Hornung, D., Huetenbrink, K. B., Kamel', R., Kobayashi, M., Konstantinidis, I., Landis', B. N., Leopold, D. A., Macchi, A., Miwa, T., Moesges, R., Mullol, J., Mueller, C. A., Ottaviano, G., Passali, G. C., Philpott, C., Pinto, J. M., Ramakrishnan, V. J., Rombaux, P., Roth, Y., Schlosser, R. A., Shu, B., Soler, G., Stjarne, P., Stuck, B. A., Vodicka, J. and Welge-Luessen, A. (2017). Position paper on olfactory dysfunction. Rhinology, 54. S. 7 - 36. UTRECHT: INT RHINOLOGIC SOC. ISSN 0300-0729

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Abstract

Background: Olfactory dysfunction is an increasingly recognised condition, associated with reduced quality of life and major health outcomes such as neurodegeneration and death. However, translational research in this field is limited by heterogeneity in methodological approach, including definitions of impairment, improvement and appropriate assessment techniques. Accordingly, effective treatments for smell loss are limited. In an effort to encourage high quality and comparable work in this field, among others, we propose the following ideas and recommendations. Whilst the full set of recommendations are outlined in the main document, points include the following: Patients with suspected olfactory loss should undergo a full examination of the head and neck, including rigid nasal endoscopy with small diameter endoscopes. Subjective olfactory assessment should not be undertaken in isolation, given its poor reliability. Psychophysical assessment tools used in clinical and research settings should include reliable and validated tests of odour threshold, and/or one of odour identification or discrimination. Comprehensive chemosensory assessment should include gustatory screening. Smell training can be helpful in patients with olfactory loss of several aetiologies. Conclusions: We hope the current manuscript will encourage clinicians and researchers to adopt a common language, and in so doing, increase the methodological quality, consistency and generalisability of work in this field.

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Hummel, T.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Whitcroft, K. L.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Andrews, P.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Altundags, A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Cinghi, C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Costanzo, R. M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Damm, M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Frasnelli, J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Gudziol, H.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Gupta, N.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Haehner, A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Holbrook, E.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hong, S. C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hornung, D.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Huetenbrink, K. B.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Kamel', R.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Kobayashi, M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Konstantinidis, I.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Landis', B. N.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Leopold, D. A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Macchi, A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Miwa, T.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Moesges, R.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Mullol, J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Mueller, C. A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ottaviano, G.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Passali, G. C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Philpott, C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Pinto, J. M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ramakrishnan, V. J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rombaux, P.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Roth, Y.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Schlosser, R. A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Shu, B.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Soler, G.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Stjarne, P.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Stuck, B. A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Vodicka, J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Welge-Luessen, A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
URN: urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-237145
Journal or Publication Title: Rhinology
Volume: 54
Page Range: S. 7 - 36
Date: 2017
Publisher: INT RHINOLOGIC SOC
Place of Publication: UTRECHT
ISSN: 0300-0729
Language: English
Faculty: Unspecified
Divisions: Unspecified
Subjects: no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:
KeywordsLanguage
ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY; SMELL IDENTIFICATION TEST; OF-PENNSYLVANIA SMELL; UPPER RESPIRATORY-TRACT; EVENT-RELATED POTENTIALS; INTRANASAL TRIGEMINAL FUNCTION; PARKINSONS-DISEASE PATIENTS; CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS; ODOR IDENTIFICATION; NASAL POLYPOSISMultiple languages
OtorhinolaryngologyMultiple languages
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/23714

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