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Reduction of olfactory sensitivity during normobaric hypoxia

Huppertz T, Freiherr J, Olzowy B, Kisser U, Stephan J, Fesl G, Haegler K, Feddersen B, Fischer R, Mees K, Becker S (2018)

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Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

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Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD

Book Volume: 45

Pages Range: 747-752

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2017.11.001

Abstract

Objective: Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is caused by a low partial pressure of oxygen and may occur above 2500 m. The aim of this research was to evaluate olfactory and gustatory abilities of healthy subjects during baseline conditions and after seven hours of normobaric hypoxia.Methods: Sixteen healthy subjects were assessed using the Sniffin' Sticks, as well as intensity and pleasantness ratings. Gustatory function was evaluated utilizing the Taste Strips. Experiments were carried out under baseline conditions (518 m altitude) followed by a second testing session after seven hours of normobaric hypoxia exposure (comparable to 4000 m altitude).Results: During normobaric hypoxia olfactory sensitivity and intensity estimates were significantly reduced.Conclusions: We conclude that normobaric hypoxia leads to a significant decrease of olfactory sensitivity and intensity ratings. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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APA:

Huppertz, T., Freiherr, J., Olzowy, B., Kisser, U., Stephan, J., Fesl, G.,... Becker, S. (2018). Reduction of olfactory sensitivity during normobaric hypoxia. Auris Nasus Larynx, 45(4), 747-752. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anl.2017.11.001

MLA:

Huppertz, Tilman, et al. "Reduction of olfactory sensitivity during normobaric hypoxia." Auris Nasus Larynx 45.4 (2018): 747-752.

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