Seyed Kamran Kamrava
ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Hazrat Raoul Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Evaluation of Culturally-Familiar Odorants for a Persian Smell Identification Test
Introduction: Processing odor information by the olfactory system depends greatly on the odor concentration. In order to use an odorant in a smell identification test (SIT), the minimum identification concentration (MIC) needs to be determined. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in 60 healthy native individuals aged 20 to 60 years, selected from patients’ companions in a tertiary...
[ 2 ] - Is the Persian Version of the “Olfactory Disorder Questionnaire” Reliable and Valid?
Introduction: The Questionnaire for Olfactory Dysfunction (QOD) is a self-reporting olfactory-related quality of life questionnaire. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of this questionnaire. Materials and Methods: One hundred and thirteen patients with olfactory problems were enrolled in this study. The English version of the QOD was first...
[ 3 ] - Validity and Reliability of Persian Smell Identification Test
Introduction: Smell Identification Tests (SIT) are routinely utilized for the clinical evaluation of olfactory function. Since Iran consists of various ethnic subgroups, the reliability and validity of this test as a national SIT are required to be evaluated across the country. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectio...
[ 4 ] - Olfactory disorders: Diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment
The sense of smell, one of the five basic senses that humans have, helps us detect different types of odors. It also plays an important role in the detection of pollutants, toxic gases, or rotten and hazardous foods. Although olfaction is considered less important than the other senses, smell disorders could cause a variety of problems, including reduced taste detection due to the relationship ...
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