Postviral Olfactory Disorder / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 669-674, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-656672
ABSTRACT
Postviral olfactory disorder (PVOD) is a sensorineural olfactory loss following an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and there is a close temporal connection between PVOD and URTI. PVOD is more common in women over 50 years of age. A thorough otolaryngologic evaluation including history, physical examination, neurologic assessment, and olfactory function test is mandatory to diagnose PVOD. Spontaneous recovery might occur in some patients from 6 months to several years. Although many drugs have been tried to treat it, no effective medical treatment exists. Patients should be counseled regarding safety issue and quality of life issue.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Quality of Life
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Respiratory Tract Infections
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Smell
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Viruses
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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