Investigation of the effects of chronic hypertrophic adenotonsillitis on olfaction and quality of life

Abstract

The most common factors leading to olfactory system dysfunction are nasal obstruction, upper respiratory tract infections and inflammatory diseases. In pediatric age groups, adenotonsillar diseases are frequently seen. Adenotonsillar pathologies are generally characterized by recurrent attacks of infection and nasal obstruction due to tissue hypertrophy. Both infections and nasal obstruction may lead to reduction of olfaction in these cases. Clinical Research / Klinik Araflt›rma