Decreased olfactory function is very common in the older population, being present in over
half of those between the ages of 65 and 80 years and in over three quarters of those over …

We interact with the physical world through our senses, and these aid our behavioral
performance and various activities of life. Sensory information is transmitted in neuronal …

Purpose This meta-analysis study was designed to analyze the olfactory function in
obstructive sleep apnea patients (OSA). Methods A comprehensive review of the English …

The sense of smell has a high impact on the quality of life. The aim of the present study was
to investigate olfactory dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome …

Impaired upper airway sensation may contribute to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
pathophysiology and could represent a therapeutic target. However, the extent of impaired …

Background: This report produces a bibliographic study of psychophysical tests proposed
clinical assessments of retronasal olfaction. Aims: We review how these tests can be utilized …

Olfactory dysfunction is commonly observed in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),
which is related to chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH). OSA patients exhibit alterations in …

Purpose Intermittent hypoxia (IH) results in low-grade inflammation, sympathetic overactivity,
and oxidative stress. However, the specific effects of IH on olfaction have not yet been …

Objectives One hypothesis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is that long-
standing snoring vibrations and hypoxia of the nerves cause a local neuropathy in the upper …

Abstract Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) is characterized by snoring associated
with repeated apnea and/or obstructive hypopnea. The nasal airways of OSA patients …