The sense of smell in daily life

Laryngo- rhino- otologie
S SteinbachT Zahnert

Abstract

An intact olfactory system affects all areas of life including the creation of new life, partner selection, daily hygiene, food intake, and the perception of danger from gas and smoke. The olfactory system is most effective from adolescence to middle age. With advancing age the regeneration of olfactory receptor cells decreases, often resulting in an increasing loss of smell. Functional anosmia affects 5% of the general population and 10% of those over 65. Therefore, olfactory dysfunctions are not uncommon. The following provides an overview of the physiology of smell, olfactory testing, special olfactory dysfunctions as well as treatment and general recommendations.

Citations

Oct 3, 2013·PloS One·Silke SteinbachWolfgang Huber
May 28, 2014·Chemical Senses·Marie FischerNorbert Joachim Thuerauf
Jul 13, 2011·European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·James A FasunlaSilke Steinbach
Nov 17, 2010·Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology·S SteinbachM Gruenke
Mar 30, 2021·World Journal of Methodology·Alfonso Luca PendolinoPeter J Andrews
Apr 7, 2021·Endocrine·Elena HegerAndrea Oßwald

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