Sniffin’ Sticks Screening 12 test: Presentation of odours on filter paper improves the recognition rate
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To the Editor: Monitoring of olfactory function and diagnosis disorders using pen-based “Sniffin' Sticks test” is problematic during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic due to hygienic concerns. The aim this study was find out whether results testing obtained by presenting odours on a single-use filter paper identical performing test odour pens according manufacturer’s manual.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Rhinology
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2589-0085', '0300-0729', '1996-8604']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4193/rhin21.074