chemosensory dysfunction

chemosensory dysfunction

A defect of smell and/or taste—complaints of loss of taste usually reflect a loss of smell.
 
Aetiology
Head trauma, upper respiratory tract infection, chronic nasal and paranasal sinus disease; psychological depression and thyroid dysfunction are associated with CD; oestrogens ameliorate the CD seen in postmenopausal patients. A specific type of CD, the burning mouth syndrome, is associated with extreme weight loss.

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chemosensory dysfunction

Chemosensory disorder ENT A defect of smell and/or taste, which has subtle influences on a person's quality of life Etiology Head trauma, URI, chronic nasal and paranasal sinus disease; psychological depression and thyroid dysfunction are associated with CD; estrogens ameliorate the CD seen in postmenopausal Pts; a specific type of CS, the burning mouth syndrome, is associated with extreme weight loss.

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