Hill D P, Jafek B W
Ear Nose Throat J. 1989 May;68(5):362, 365-6, 368 passim.
Patients are often referred to otolaryngologists to evaluate dysfunctions of taste or smell. A history and physical examination focused on signs and symptoms of chemosensory disorders, in combination with screening tests for taste and smell function, can quickly and easily delineate the general type and cause of the dysfunction. Several centers for chemosensory disorders referred to in this issue are available for referral to patients who need detailed testing and evaluation. Although treatment options for most taste and smell dysfunctions are limited, by categorizing disorders, we can give the patient an idea of the probable cause and prognosis of the dysfunction.
患者常被转诊至耳鼻喉科医生处，以评估味觉或嗅觉功能障碍。针对化学感应障碍的体征和症状进行病史采集和体格检查，再结合味觉和嗅觉功能筛查测试，能够快速且轻松地明确功能障碍的大致类型和病因。本期提到的几个化学感应障碍中心可供需要详细检测和评估的患者转诊。尽管大多数味觉和嗅觉功能障碍的治疗选择有限，但通过对障碍进行分类，我们可以让患者了解功能障碍的可能病因和预后情况。
