Smell & Taste Disorders (Olfaction and Gustation)

Smell & Taste Disorders (Olfaction and Gustation)

Smell & Taste Disorders (Olfaction and Gustation) focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of disorders affecting olfactory and gustatory function, which significantly impact quality of life and overall health. This session will explore underlying mechanisms, clinical assessment, and emerging therapeutic strategies for smell and taste dysfunctions across diverse patient populations.

  • Anatomy and physiology of olfaction and gustation
  • Clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing of smell and taste disorders
  • Post-viral, post-COVID-19, and inflammatory olfactory dysfunction
  • Sinonasal, neurological, and traumatic causes of smell loss
  • Taste disorders related to systemic disease and medications
  • Smell and taste disturbances in head and neck cancer patients
  • Management strategies, including medical therapy and olfactory training
  • Emerging research and novel treatments in olfactory and gustatory disorders

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