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Defining Mechanisms of Anosmia in CRSwNP

Prof. Wytske Fokkens examines what is known and what else should be explored to understand the mechanisms of anosmia in patients with CRSwNP.
Wytske Fokkens
MD, PhD
Wytske Fokkens

Learning objectives

  • Learn about the currently proposed mechanisms of anosmia in patients with CRSwNP
  • Understand the remaining knowledge gaps and consider the need to increase the understanding of anosmia in CRSwNP

Description

Wytske Fokkens, MD, PhD, examines the current evidence and explores possibilities for further research to fill existing gaps in the understanding of mechanisms of anosmia in patients with CRSwNP.

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loss of smelltype 2 inflammationendotype
MAT-GLB-2302583 v2.0 06/2023

About this expert

Rhinology

Wytske Fokkens

MD, PhD

Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology | Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Director | European Forum for Research and Education in Allergy and Airway Diseases (EUFOREA)

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Wytske Fokkens

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