Sense of smell or Olfaction, which is indirectly related to the perception of taste, is evaluated with smell identification tests.

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Sense of Smell examination

These sniffing tests are very reliable and accurate to determine olfactory function. Each nasal cavity is examined separately using a series of reusable pen-like odor-dispensing devices.

An alteration in taste or smell may be a secondary process in various disease states, or it may be the primary symptom, therefore it is very important to be detected and diagnosed.

References

  • Hudson L, Silva MC, Núñez JC, Gómez R, Venegas-Francke P. Valores normales de olfato, hiposmia y anosmia en población chilena sana según la batería “Sniffin Sticks” [Evaluation of olfaction in healthy subjects using the Sniffing Sticks battery]. Rev Med Chil. 2012 Apr;140(4):442-6.
  • Haxel BR, Bertz-Duffy S, Fruth K, Letzel S, Mann WJ, Muttray A. Comparison of subjective olfaction ratings in patients with and without olfactory disorders. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Jul;126(7):692-7.
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