Minimal requirements for a meaningful workup in patients with smell and taste disorders - A practical guideline based on expert opinion

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Knizek, Zdenek, Overdevest, Jonathan, Fjaeldstad, Alexander, Huart, Caroline, Vodicka, Jan, Philpott, Carl ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1125-3236, Chao, Yun-Ting, Landis, Basile, Lechner, Matt, Mori, Eri, Levy, Joshua and Hummel, Thomas (2026) Minimal requirements for a meaningful workup in patients with smell and taste disorders - A practical guideline based on expert opinion. Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. ISSN 0301-1569

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Abstract

Background: Despite the high prevalence of smell disorders, there are only a few centres specialising in the evaluation and treatment of patients with smell and taste disorders. While the comprehensive evaluation at centres requires considerable coordination, basic management techniques can be implemented with minimal effort. Summary: This manuscript provides guidance on implementing these steps to provide a meaningful workup in patients with smell and taste disorders. Patients can be evaluated using a stepwise process to assess self-reported smell function. Key messages: The impact of olfactory dysfunction should be documented using validated, disease-specific quality-of-life questionnaires. Nasal endoscopy is mandatory to rule out sinonasal inflammation, one of the most frequent underlying etiologies of smell disorders. Further comprehensive evaluation must include a thorough patient history and psychophysical tests of odour identification and gustatory function.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: olfactory disorders,otorhinolaryngology ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2733
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Metabolic Health
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Respiratory and Airways Group
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 29 Oct 2026 10:18
Last Modified: 29 Oct 2026 10:18
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/104908
DOI: 10.1159/orl/aegag003

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