An intact oral mucosa is necessary to maintain the integrity and normal function of the taste
buds in the tongue, soft palate, and throat. Mucosal disease can lead to taste bud damage …

Taste and smell perception are closely related. Many chemosensory disorders which result
in faulty taste are in fact smell disorders. Causes ofchemosensory disorders which call for …

Taste and smell are fundamental sensory systems essential in nutrition and food selection,
for the hedonic and sensory experience of food, for efficient metabolism, and, in general, for …

The senses of taste and smell convey the attractive properties of foods that promote and
maintain food intake. They also play a role in protection against harmful substances and …

Chemosensory dysfunction involves deficits in taste or smell. Aberrations in these senses
can be quite distressing to the patient and can negatively impact on nutritional well-being. A …

Chemosensory systems, of which taste and smell are specialized forms, detect both soluble
and volatile chemicals. The senses of taste and olfaction can affect social behaviors …

While disorders of taste are common in the general population, patients continue to be
frustrated by an inability to find appropriate medical care (Deems et al, 1991; Hoffman et al …

Disorders of sense of smell and taste can present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for
the otolaryngologist. A systematic approach to evaluating the patient, detailed knowledge …

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 …

Complaints of taste and smell dysfunction unaccompanied by symptoms of neurological or
nasal problems are not uncommon. However," I can't taste" is not necessarily an accurate …