Whose nose does not know? Demographical characterization of people unaware of anosmia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05414-8
Abstract: PurposeFor functionally anosmic subjects, the sense of smell is basically useless in daily activities—they are unlikely to detect the threatening smell of rotten food, gas or smoke, or to enjoy the flavor of food or… read more here.
Keywords: functionally anosmic; sense smell; know demographical; smell ... See more keywords
The sense of smell is not strongly affected by ambient temperature and humidity: a prospective study in a controlled environment
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06436-3
Abstract: The sense of smell is dependent on environmental conditions. In this study, we analysed the effect of temperature and humidity on the ability to smell. Using the controlled setting of a hypobaric climate chamber 50… read more here.
Keywords: humidity; sense smell; temperature humidity;
Humans without a sense of smell breathe differently
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52650-6
Abstract: Olfaction may play a restricted role in human behavior, yet paradoxically, its absence in anosmia is associated with diverse deleterious outcomes, culminating in reduced life expectancy. The mammalian nose serves two purposes: olfaction and breathing.… read more here.
Keywords: anosmia; sense smell; smell; without sense ... See more keywords
Covid-19 outbreak: does the use of a surgical mask impact the sense of smell?
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DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2022.2071462
Abstract: Abstract Background The current context of Covid-19 pandemic has broadened mask use. Objectives Evaluate the impact of wearing a surgical mask on sense of smell by comparing the results of sniffin’ sticks test (SST) with… read more here.
Keywords: surgical mask; without mask; mask; sense smell ... See more keywords
Dupilumab improves sense of smell and clinical outcomes in patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps with anosmia
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DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2024.2434083
Abstract: Abstract Objective Loss of sense of smell is a cardinal symptom of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and significantly impacts health-related quality-of-life. Dupilumab significantly improved smell outcomes (loss of smell [LoS] score; University of… read more here.
Keywords: chronic rhinosinusitis; sense smell; placebo; smell ... See more keywords
Onto the sense of smell in macaws, amazons and toucans: can they use volatile cues of fruits to make foraging decisions?
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DOI: 10.1111/1749-4877.12694
Abstract: Over the past decades, empirical evidence has been accumulated indicating that olfactory information plays a fundamental role in bird life history. Nonetheless, many aspects of avian olfaction remain poorly understood. Our purpose was to broaden… read more here.
Keywords: make foraging; volatile cues; sense smell; foraging decisions ... See more keywords
Management of new onset loss of sense of smell during the COVID‐19 pandemic ‐ BRS Consensus Guidelines
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.13636
Abstract: The primary aim of the study is to provide recommendations for the investigation and management of patients with new onset loss of sense of smell during the COVID‐19 pandemic. read more here.
Keywords: sense smell; new onset; loss sense; onset loss ... See more keywords
Humans have a good sense of smell.
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DOI: 10.1126/science.356.6338.594-j
Abstract: Neuroscience In comparison to that of other animals, the human sense of smell is widely considered to be weak and underdeveloped. This is, however, an unproven hypothesis. In a Review, McGann traces the origins of… read more here.
Keywords: good sense; sense smell; humans good; sense ... See more keywords
Your Money or Your Sense of Smell? A Comparative Analysis of the Sensory and Psychological Value of Olfaction
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12030299
Abstract: In public discourse, the sense of smell is typically characterized as the least important of the five senses. However, there are very little empirical data on this topic. Recently, much more attention has been brought… read more here.
Keywords: sense; sense smell; value olfaction;