Effect of environmental pollutants on taste and smell

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery; (United States)

OSTI ID:7278850

Schiffman, S S; Nagle, H T ^[1]

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1. Department of Psychology, Duke University, Durham, NC (United States)

Various man-made and naturally occurring chemicals and substances can modify the chemosensory systems of animals and man. This article provides an overview of research studies that investigate the impact of pollution on taste and smell perception. Acute and chronic alterations in taste and olfaction are discussed for solvents, herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, disinfectants, germicides, soil fumigants, dyes, pharmaceuticals, textile wastes, smog, tobacco smoke, perfumes, flavors, plastics, synthetic rubber, and other industrial substances. The mechanisms by which pollutants may cause physiologic and biologic changes are highlighted. Natural detoxification systems are discussed, as well as treatments for chemosensory deficits.89 references.

• OSTI ID: 7278850
• Journal Information: Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery; (United States), Vol. 106:6; ISSN 0194-5998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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