La anosmia neurosensorial: relación entre subtipo, tiempo de reconocimiento y edad

Abstract

Currently, smell is considered one of the most complex and unknown sensory system that exist. A recent research concluded that there is a possible relationship between the loss of smell and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on its importance like an early indicator. The present study focuses on the relationship between the variable Recognition Time (RCT) of the Valoración de Estímulos Olfativos Cotidianos Abreviado (V.E.O.C.A.) test, age, and type of anosmia. A sample of 64 subjects with anosmia derived from the Alcorcón Foundation University Hospital was used for the study. The results indicated TRC significant differences in the variables analyzed. These findings suggested a possible influence of cognitive aspects, according with previous studies. Higher scores were found on TRC in the cases of the traumatic anosmia and young people compared to the rest of groups.