Study of Olfactory Disturbances with Visual Analogue Scale

• Shino Miki

  Depertment of Otorhinolaryngology, Showa University

• Ohki Seido

  Depertment of Otorhinolaryngology, Showa University

• Suzaki Harumi

  Depertment of Otorhinolaryngology, Showa University

Bibliographic Information

Other Title

• 嗅覚障害者における visual analogue scale を用いた嗅覚評価の検討

Abstract

T & T olfactometry, a standard olfactory acuity test used in Japan, determines detection and recognition thresholds of five odorous substances. The visual analogue scale (VAS) determines subjective olfactory symptoms simply, and is clinically applied in patients with olfactory disturbance. A correlation exists between the VAS score and the T & T olfactometry recognition threshold.<br>We studied why occasional discrepancies occurred between the VAS score and the average recognition threshold, finding that psychological factors such as stress, occupational considerations, and olfactory preference may influence results and must be taken into account.<br>It is also important to note that T & T olfactometry used only 5 odorous substances, whereas VAS assessment includes a wide variety of smells a possible factor in the occurrence of discrepancies.

Journal

• Nihon Bika Gakkai Kaishi (Japanese Journal of Rhinology)

  Nihon Bika Gakkai Kaishi (Japanese Journal of Rhinology) 45 (4), 380-384, 2006

  Japan Rhinologic Society

Keywords

• visual analogue scale
• olfactory disturbance
• T & T olfactometry visual analogue scale

Details

• CRID: 1390282679714976384
• NII Article ID: 130003873827
• NII Article ID: 10018675822
• NII Book ID: AN00062865
• DOI: 10.7248/jjrhi1982.45.4_380
• ISSN: 18837077
• ISSN: 09109153
• ISSN: http://id.crossref.org/issn/09109153
• Web Site: https://search.jamas.or.jp/link/ui/2007118985
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