07/08/2008
Olfactory Dysfunction

Glossary of Smell Disorders

Smell Disorder Clinics

Smell Disorder Links

Anosmia Related Links

Anosmia Foundation -created to  promote a greater acceptance of anosmia as a disability, educate the general public about anosmia and offer support to those who suffer from anosmia.

Anosmia Resources Page- includes interesting thoughts from the webmaster who has congenital anosmia.

Congenital Anosmia Page - a collection of facts about anosmia and many personal accounts of people who have had anosmia since birth..

Dr. Karl Wuensch’s Anosmia Site ­ personal account of anosmia and a good collection of links.

Karolinska Institut - a very comprehensive site offering many internet links to aspects of ear, nose and throat disorders.

Leffingwell - an excellent review of olfaction.

Merck Index Manual - basic and limited, but simple information about smell and taste disorders.

Olfaction - a comprehensive tutorial on smell and related matters prepared by Tim Jacob at Cardiff University in the U.K.

Websites of Clinics That Offer Information
on Smell Disorders


The following websites for Smell & Taste Clinics each offer general information about the sense of smell and smell disorders, research and treatment, as well as information about the clinics themselves.

The Chemosensory Perception Laboratory at the University of California - San Diego

Monell Chemical Senses Center

Nasal Dysfunction Clinic

SUNY Upstate Medical University, Smell and Taste Disorder Clinic

Taste and Smell Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center

Taste and Smell Clinic

Rocky Mountain Taste and Smell Center, University of Colorado Medical Center


Anosmia Discussion Groups On-Line:

Anosmia Community at Yahoo - If you are properly subscribed, you can post messages to: anosmia@yahoogroups.com

Congential Anosmia Forum - Log on to this site to share personal stories of those suffering with Congential Anosmia and participate in on-line polls.

Osme Fellowship

Paraosmia Group at Yahoo


Quality of Life in Olfactory Dysfunction


Abstract & Information

Olfactory function

Defining olfactory disorders

Etiology of olfactory dysfunction

Patient evaluation

Olfactory testing

Therapy of olfactory disorders

Consequences of olfactory loss

Nutritional implications of olfactory dysfunction

Measures of
quality of life


Conclusions

References