Abstract
Smell and taste problems are of major importance to those who suffer from olfactory disorders. The inability to determine the presence of odors in the home and the markedly reduced capacity or incapacity to appreciate food flavors are key reasons given for limited social interaction. Patients experiencing distorted smells and tastes may avoid food, which results in weight loss and possible malnutrition. We present an overview of smell disorders, based on physiological considerations, with specific attention to clinical characteristics of conditions most commonly causing smell disorders.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Alzheimer Disease / complications
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Brain Injuries / complications
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Female
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Meningeal Neoplasms / complications
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Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Meningioma / complications
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Meningioma / diagnosis
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Middle Aged
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Nasal Polyps / complications
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Nasal Polyps / surgery
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Olfaction Disorders* / complications
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Olfaction Disorders* / diagnosis
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Olfaction Disorders* / etiology
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Olfaction Disorders* / physiopathology
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Olfactory Nerve / physiology
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Olfactory Nerve / physiopathology
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Olfactory Pathways / physiology
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Respiratory Tract Infections / complications
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Smell / physiology
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Taste Disorders / etiology