Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2010 Nov;53(11):669-674. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2010.53.11.669.
Postviral Olfactory Disorder
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. doncamel@dau.ac.kr
- KMID: 1455599
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2010.53.11.669
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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