Abstract:BackgroundThe role of chemosensory senses (olfaction, taste, and trigeminal) is crucial, and their dysfunctions profoundly affect the quality of life, potentially impacting eating behaviors. However, it is unclear which chemosensory symptoms could lead to undernutrition. This study aims to investigate which findings in patients’ smell and taste workup are predictors of weight loss.MethodsThis is a retrospective study based on a validated questionnaire consecutively given to adult patients presented in smell an… Show more
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