Olfactory training: perspective from people who were disturbed by their smell problems.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Olfactory training (OT) is an effective and affordable option in the treatment of olfactory dysfunction. Despite significant progress in the field in recent years, some factors influencing OT participation remain unclear.

Methods

Based on an anonymous online survey orchestrated by AbScent.org the present study enrolled 450 participants and divided them into OT (n = 161) and No OT (n = 289) groups based on their OT participation. Participants also provided information on demographics, medical history, quality of life, OT duration for those who engaged in OT, and the reasons for non-participation in OT among those who did not.

Results

Patients who had greater loss of quality of life participated more in OT. Similarly, more participation was observed in patients

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11564411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature