Why is a smell identification test prescribed?
The purpose of the study is to determine the level of the patient's lost sense of smell, thus confirming the diagnosis and prescribing a course of treatment.
The smell test has different formats, but the principle is the same - the patient must name exactly what smell is being discussed, for example, odors of different intensity or aroma will be applied to a tissue intended for laboratory testing.
The test shows whether the person has a normal sense of smell, perhaps the sense of smell is impaired or even lost.
After the test is completed for an accurate diagnosis (a certain number is accumulated against the background of the patient's response and the indicator is evaluated), it is quite possible that other additional studies will be prescribed.
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https://smelltest.eu/en/smell-and-taste/what-is-a-smell-identification-test/
