Join us on this episode of Polyp Gossip as we explore the impact of smell impairment and its connection to CRSwNP. Featuring insights from our hosts and a special guest, we uncover pathways to recovery and improved quality of life.
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1:44 Prevalence of loss of smell in patients with CRSwNP
3:10 Recognizing smell loss in sinus diseases
4:34 Accidents and trauma in relation to loss of smell
7:47 Diagnostic tool for loss of smell
9:55 Smell testing
11:56 Why is testing of smell and diagnosis of smell not taken seriously?
15:03 The impact of smell testing to determin a specific approach
16:05 Combination of smell testing and taste testing
19:16 Is losing sense of smell worse or losing sense of taste?
20:42 How do you treat a patient with smell loss?
23:40 Likelihood of success of surgery at the level of smell impairment
25:01 Persistent smell loss after surgery
27:36 Novel therapies and higher likelihood of patients getting their smell back
29:56 Experiences with biologics
34:18 Treatment with non-surgical option