What contributes more to loss of smell in patients with CRSwNP: nasal obstruction or inflammation?
Prof. Mullol discusses the contribution of nasal obstruction and inflammation in loss of smell in patients with CRSwNP
Learning objectives
- Understand the factors that contribute to loss of smell
- Understand the reasons of nasal congestion
- Understand the rationale of why patients show different results after surgical procedures to overcome loss of smell
Description
This highlight from ISIAN IRS 2024 symposium discusses about inflammation and congestion, particularly in the olfactory cleft, and their impact on nasal health and loss of smell. The speakers also explain the rationale of different results of smell restoration after surgery.
About this expert
Joaquim Mullol
Director of the Rhinology Unit & Smell Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology | Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain; Professor of Research and Head of the Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Respiratory Immunoallergy | August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain | Head of Research Group at Biomedical Research Network on Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES) | Carlos III Institute of Health, Barcelona, Spain
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