Post-traumatic olfactory dysfunction(PTOD)is a common but underdiagnosed problem,and most patients do not receive effective treatment.Currently,there is a lack of diagnosis and treatment guidelines for PTOD in China.This article systematically explores the epidemiology,pathogenesis,diagnostic methods,and treatment measures of PTOD by reviewing related literature.The subjective and objective assessment methods of PTOD and treatment measures including drugs and olfactory training are summarized.It is pointed out that there is relatively little epidemiological data on PTOD,and the pathogenesis involves multiple locations including the nasal cavity,olfactory nerve,and brain.In recent years,the multidisciplinary development has provided clinicians with more methods to quantify olfactory function in the clinical environment,and the application of drugs such as glucocorticoids,vitamins,zinc,olfactory training,and traditional Chinese medicine therapies significantly improves the prognosis of patients with PTOD.
post-traumatic olfactory dysfunctiondiagnosismedicationolfactory training
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