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Chernykh N.M.

Kafedra otorinolaringologii Irkutskogo gosudarstvennogo meditsinskogo universiteta

Nosulia E.V.

Kim I.A.

Kafedra otorinolaringologii RMAPO, Moskva

The sense of smell in endocrine disorders (A literature review)

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Chernykh N.M., Nosulia E.V., Kim I.A.

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Journal: Russian Rhinology. 2015;23(2): 57‑61

DOI: 10.17116/rosrino201523257-61

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THE SENSE OF SMELL IN ENDOCRINE DISORDERS (A LITERATURE REVIEW)
THE SENSE OF SMELL IN ENDOCRINE DISORDERS (A LITERATURE REVIEW)

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Chernykh NM, Nosulia EV, Kim IA. The sense of smell in endocrine disorders (A literature review). Russian Rhinology. 2015;23(2):57‑61. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/rosrino201523257-61

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Abstract:

An important condition to adequately perceive and identify odors is the normal function of the endocrine system. In reproductive-aged women, the sense of smell depends on fluctuations in ovarian steroids during the menstrual cycle and also changes during pregnancy. There are few reports on dysosmias in patients with pituitary diseases, hypothyroidism, or diabetes mellitus. The literature data suggest that the rate and clinical manifestations of olfactory disorders in hormonal impairments are inadequately studied and the available information is frequently controversial. There are particular difficulties in understanding the mechanisms for the development of dysosmia in various diseases of the endocrine system. The above circumstances determine the relevance and practical importance of studies of the olfactory analyzer in endocrine diseases.

Keywords:

sense of smell
nasal mucosa
endocrine disorders

Authors:

Chernykh N.M.

Kafedra otorinolaringologii Irkutskogo gosudarstvennogo meditsinskogo universiteta

Nosulia E.V.

Kim I.A.

Kafedra otorinolaringologii RMAPO, Moskva

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