Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2013, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (6): 814-819.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2013.06.007

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Diagnosis and treatment of olfactory disorder

ZHANG Wei1, ZHANG Luo1,2   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ministry of Education; Beijing Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Beijing 100005, China;
    2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, 100730, China
  • Received:2013-10-08 Online:2013-12-21 Published:2013-12-13
  • Supported by:

    This study was supported by the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(81025007);Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(7131006);Beijing Science and Technology Program(Z121107009212032);Key Research Project of Capital Health Development(2011-1017-06);Science Foundation for High Level Health Talents of Beijing Health System(2009-02-007).

Abstract:

Damaged sense of smell can lead to significant impairment of quality of life. It could also act as a biomarker in early diagnosis of certain diseases. Pathophysiologic processes contributing to smell impairment are various, and treatment strategies vary accordingly. This review will highlight on available assessment methods, diagnosis and therapeutic strategies for olfactory disorder.

Key words: olfactory disorder, diagnosis, therapeutics

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