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Titel:

[Loss of olfaction with aging: a frequent disorder receiving little attention]

Dokumenttyp:
English Abstract; Journal Article; Review
Autor(en):
Steinbach, S; Staudenmaier, R; Hummel, T; Arnold, W
Abstract:
Loss of olfaction in old age is a frequent problem, which occurs at the same frequency as diabetes or severe sensorineural hearing loss. Problems caused by loss of the sense of smell may include weight loss due to loss of appetite, intake of rotten foods, social isolation and depression. Until now the loss of olfactory function has received relatively little attention compared to diabetes or hearing loss. In this article we review the loss of the sense of smell with age. Possible therapies are d...     »
Zeitschriftentitel:
Z Gerontol Geriatr
Jahr:
2008
Band / Volume:
41
Heft / Issue:
5
Seitenangaben Beitrag:
394-402
Sprache:
de
Volltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00391-007-0488-5
PubMed:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18327694
Print-ISSN:
0948-6704
TUM Einrichtung:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik
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