Smoking and olfactory dysfunction: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives/hypothesis

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was undertaken, examining the association between tobacco smoking and olfactory function in humans, utilizing PubMed and Web of Science (1970-2015) as data sources.

Study design

Systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

Methods

This database review of studies of smoking and olfaction, with a focus on identifying high-quality studies (based on modified versions of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale), used validated olfactory tests among the generally healthy population.

Results

We identified 11 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Of 10 cross-sectional studies, two were excluded from meta-analysis because the cohorts they studied were included in another article in the review. In meta-ana

SUBMITTER: Ajmani GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6731037 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature