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Olfactory Dysfunction in Children: A Scoping Review

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WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/ohn.415

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etiology; olfactory dysfunction; pediatrics; smell testing

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This scoping review examines olfactory dysfunction in pediatric patients, including the causes, smell testing methods, and therapies. The study identifies 45 causes of olfactory dysfunction, with 22 being congenital and 23 acquired. Limited therapies are available, highlighting the importance of patient education and safety awareness.
ObjectiveOlfactory disorders are well-studied in the adult population, however, there is a paucity of literature characterizing olfactory dysfunction in pediatric patients. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify known causes of olfactory loss in pediatric populations, clarify the extent of use and validity of smell tests, and summarize current therapies for olfactory loss. Data SourcesPubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and Web of Science. Review MethodsDatabases were systematically searched in September 2020. Two independent reviewers conducted the title and abstract screen, followed by review of full-texts for inclusion based on preset inclusion and exclusion criteria. Extracted data included study type, age/age-range of participants, gender, radiological evidence of olfactory dysfunction, types and results of smell tests used, etiology of olfactory loss, and therapies employed for olfactory loss. ResultsA total of 103 articles (n = 1654) were eligible for final data extraction. The University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test was used most frequently for smell testing (21% of studies). In total, 45 causes of olfactory dysfunction have been elucidated by this study: 22 congenital and 23 acquired. Few therapies were described, and all were specific to the etiology of olfactory loss. ConclusionOlfactory dysfunction has a wide range of etiologies in the pediatric population, and clinicians should have a diagnostic algorithm for how to identify a cause should they encounter it in practice. If no etiology can be identified, education around safety should be provided to both the patient and their caregivers.

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