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KMID : 0361020100530110669
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2010 Volume.53 No. 11 p.669 ~ p.674
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Postviral Olfactory Disorder
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Bae Woo-Yong
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Olfaction, Olfactory disorder, Upper respiratory infection, Virus
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