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 …

Context Malnutrition is highly prevalent in cancer patients and an important predictor of
morbidity, mortality, treatment response, and toxicity. Taste and smell changes (TSCs) are …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of smoking on taste and smell
impairment in a large population-based study. Study design Cross-sectional survey in …

Objective To elaborate normative values for a clinical psychophysical taste test (“Taste
Strips”). Background The “Taste Strips” are a psychophysical chemical taste test. So far, no …

Purpose Smell and taste changes during chemotherapy are significant complaints of cancer
patients. Loss of olfactory/gustatory function can lead to malnutrition, weight loss, and …

Taste dysfunction in cancer patients impacts quality of life and impairs oral intake, which
may have broader implications consisting of weight loss and nutritional compromise. These …

Purpose Taste perception is frequently altered in cancer patients. The purpose of this review
is to provide an update on advances in understanding of the basic biology and physiology of …

Otitis media and tonsillectomy are associated with enhanced palatability of energy dense
foods and with weight gain. Otitis media can damage the chorda tympani nerve (CN VII); …

Patients with viral and bacterial infections or other inflammatory illnesses often experience
taste dysfunctions. The agents responsible for these taste disorders are thought to be related …

Oral sensations (ie, taste, oral somatosensation, retronasal olfaction) are integrated into a
composite sense of flavor, which guides dietary choices with long-term health impact. The …