Eleonora M C Trecca, Pier Gerardo Marano, Ferruccio Madaro, Francesca Fortunato, Daniela R Frisotti, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Matteo Vocale, Michele Cassano
Only a few studies have investigated olfactory function in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) using psychophysical testing, and there is a scarcity of data regarding taste evaluation in the existing literature. The primary objectives of this study were to assess both smell and taste in patients with OSAS and to explore the correlation between the severity of symptoms and sensory perception. A total of 85 OSAS patients and a control group comprising 81 subjects were enrolled. Initial assessments included anamnesis, nasal endoscopy, and the completion of questionnaires (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Visual Analogue Scale, Questionnaire of Olfactory Disorders, and the importance of olfaction questionnaire)...
May 31, 2024: Chemical Senses