Study of olfactory threshold using Russian version of Sniffin’ Sticks test

Dobretsov K.G.; Kashirsky D.V.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/rosrino2024320116

Dobretsov K.G.

Institute of Olfaction and Olfactory Pathology of ITVM LLC

SPIN RSCI: 1017-7664
Scopus AuthorID: 24477018000
ORCID: 0000-0002-7468-9117

Kashirsky D.V.

Russian State Social University;
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

SPIN RSCI: 4389-5243
Scopus AuthorID: 6506320819
ResearcherID: AAK-2382-2020
ORCID: 0000-0002-8251-2653

Study of olfactory threshold using Russian version of Sniffin’ Sticks test

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Dobretsov K.G., Kashirsky D.V.

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Journal: Russian Rhinology. 2024;32(1): 6‑10

DOI: 10.17116/rosrino2024320116

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Dobretsov KG, Kashirsky DV. Study of olfactory threshold using Russian version of Sniffin’ Sticks test. Russian Rhinology. 2024;32(1):6‑10. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/rosrino2024320116

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OBJECTIVE

A comparative estimation of olfactory thresholds using Russian version of Sniffin’ Sticks test and original test.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A number of patients equal 69 aged from 16 to 37 years were examined. Olfactory acuity investigation using the Russian version of Sniffin’ Sticks and the original test was conducted for each patient.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Comparative analysis of the Russian version of Sniffin’ Sticks test and the original test for the evaluation of olfactory thresholds has shown consistency of results at a high level of confidence probability. Both tests has been also found to be better matched in a sample of non-allergic and non-smoking patients, confirming the influence of these factors on olfactory function.

CONCLUSION

Thus, the Russian version of Sniffin’ Sticks test can be recommended for wide clinical use according to research.

Keywords:

Sniffin’ Sticks test

olfacometry

assessment of smell function

olfactory thresholds

Russian version of Sniffin’ Sticks test

hyposmia

anosmia

smoking

olfactory dysfunction

Authors:

Dobretsov K.G.

Institute of Olfaction and Olfactory Pathology of ITVM LLC

SPIN RSCI: 1017-7664
Scopus AuthorID: 24477018000
ORCID: 0000-0002-7468-9117

Kashirsky D.V.

Russian State Social University;
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

SPIN RSCI: 4389-5243
Scopus AuthorID: 6506320819
ResearcherID: AAK-2382-2020
ORCID: 0000-0002-8251-2653

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15.03.2023

Accepted:

10.05.2023

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