Olfactory dysfunction in passive vs active smoking

Background The aim of this study is to assess the olfactory functions of passive smokers compared to active smokers and nonsmokers. Methods This prospective case‐control study included 30 nonsmokers, 30 passive smokers, and 30 active smoker participants. All groups were matched for gender and age. T...

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Published in:Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology 2021-10, Vol.6 (5), p.932-939
Main Authors: Çengel Kurnaz, Senem, Tahir, Emel, Kavaz, Esra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Allergy, Rhinology, and Immunology
Cigarettes
Olfaction disorders
Original Research
Regression analysis
secondhand smoking
smell
Smoking
Tobacco smoke
Womens health
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Summary:Background The aim of this study is to assess the olfactory functions of passive smokers compared to active smokers and nonsmokers. Methods This prospective case‐control study included 30 nonsmokers, 30 passive smokers, and 30 active smoker participants. All groups were matched for gender and age. The Sino‐Nasal Outcome Test 22 (SNOT‐22) and Sniffin' Sticks test battery were administered to all subjects. Threshold (T), discrimination (D), and identification (I) scores were noted. Olfactory function was subjectively assessed as 0: severe dysfunction and 5: no problem. Results Overall, TDI scores of active smokers (24.78 ± 3.02) and passive smokers (24.90 ± 2.45) were significantly lower than nonsmokers (34.23 ± 3.46). There was no statistically significant difference between passive smokers and smokers (F(2,87) = 13.47, P 
ISSN:2378-8038
2378-8038
DOI:10.1002/lio2.671