The effectiveness of olfactory training for chronic olfactory disorder following COVID-19: a systematic review [PDF]
Frontiers in Human NeuroscienceBackgroundChronic olfactory disorders are some of the most frequent post-COVID-19 presentations. Olfactory training (OT) is currently the most popular method used for treating post-viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD).
Natalia Treder-Rochna +3 more
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Practical Review of Olfactory Training and COVID-19 [PDF]
Journal of Rhinology, 2022 Olfactory disorders one of the most frequent distinctive symptoms of COVID-19 infection. COVID-19-induced olfactory disorder can be classified as post-infectious olfactory dysfunction (PIOD).
Se Hwan Hwang +4 more
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Steroids and Olfactory Training for Postviral Olfactory Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2021 Background: Postviral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD) is a clinical challenge due to limited therapeutic options and poor prognosis. Both steroids and olfactory training have been proved to be effective for olfactory dysfunction with varied etiologies.
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Protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of modified olfactory training on postoperative olfactory dysfunction in patients with CRS [PDF]
BMJ OpenIntroduction Endoscopic sinus surgery is an effective treatment for olfactory dysfunction related to chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, recent studies have shown that most patients with CRS experience a return of olfactory function to preoperative ...
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Altered Grey Matter-Brain Healthcare Quotient: Interventions of Olfactory Training and Learning of Neuroplasticity [PDF]
Life, 2023 Recent studies revealed that grey matter (GM) changes due to various training and learning experiences, using magnetic resonance imaging. In this study, we investigate the effect of psychological characteristics and attitudes toward training and learning
Keita Watanabe +2 more
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Comparison between olfactory training and curcumin therapy in improving olfactory dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Objective: Olfactory dysfunction can be seen in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. We aimed to investigate the effects of olfactory training and curcumin on olfactory dysfunction in CKD patients and compare their impact with a placebo.
Leila Malekmakan +5 more
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Study on a Flexible Odor-Releasing Device for Olfactory Training [PDF]
Sensors, 2022 Olfactory training has been shown to be effective in treating olfactory dysfunction. However, there are hardly any devices that can regularly and quantificationally release odors for olfactory training.
Huisheng Peng +3 more
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Randomised trial protocol to assess efficacy of modified olfactory training method for patients with postinfectious olfactory dysfunction [PDF]
BMJ OpenIntroduction This article outlines the research protocol for a multicentre, randomised, controlled study designed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of a modified olfactory training (MOT) based on bi‐directional nasal drug delivery system for patients ...
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Therapeutic effects of olfactory training and systemic vitamin A in patients with COVID-19-related olfactory dysfunction: a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of OtorhinolaryngologyObjectives: The new corona virus infection, has a wide range of clinical manifestations. Fever and cough are the most common symptoms. The olfactory function may be also affected with COVID-19. In this randomized clinical trial, we wanted to evaluate the
Abolfazl Taheri +5 more
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Olfactory training assists in olfactory recovery after sinonasal surgery [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2022 Objectives Olfactory dysfunction is a common complaint in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of olfactory training (OT) in patients with CRS after sinonasal surgery.
Joon Yong Park +4 more
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