Reversible obstruction of the olfactory cleft: impact on olfactory perception and nasal patency

ConclusionThe OC can be safely obstructed with dissolvable nasal dressing, resulting in a decrease in odor ‐intensity and orthonasal and retronasal olfactory function test scores. This procedure may serve as a hyposmia model that maintains normal nasal airflow.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - March 28, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Gerold Besser, David T. Liu, Bertold Renner, Thomas Hummel, Christian A. Mueller Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research