Nasal polyps do not contain olfactory structures.
BACKGROUND: Nasal polyposis can lead to olfactory dysfunction, either due to physical obstruction of the olfactory cleft or physiological disruption of the olfactory neuroepithelium. Where medical therapy has failed to relieve symptoms of nasal polyposis, surgical excision can be considered. Howeve...
Main Authors: | Bhutta, M, Al-Shaikh, S, Latif, M, Lee, R, Uraiby, J |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2011
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