Prevalence and Magnitude of Olfactory Dysfunction in Allergic Rhinitis.
Marco Aurélio FornazieriEllen C D GarciaRicardo H MonteroRicardo BorgesThiago F P BezerraFábio R PinnaRichard L DotyRichard L VoegelsPublished in: American journal of rhinology & allergy (2024)
The study highlights a higher prevalence of olfactory dysfunction in AR patients compared to controls, but olfactory testing may not effectively differentiate AR severity or allergen sensitivities. Although trends suggest potential pathophysiological changes in the OE of AR patients, further research is needed to validate these findings.