Olfaction, or the sense of smell, is one of the five primary senses that allow us to perceive and interact with our environment. The relationship between olfaction and quality of life is multifaceted, with olfaction playing a crucial role in various aspects of human experiences, including hazard detection, social interactions, as scents and body odors can convey information about an individual's
health, emotions, and compatibility as a partner, and also food enjoyment and hobbies, such as food and wine tasting.
Olfactory disorders, such as anosmia (complete loss of smell), hyposmia (reduced sense of smell), or parosmia (distorted sense of smell), can result from various causes, including aging, head injuries, viral infections, or sinus disorders.
The goal of this Research Topic is to investigate the relationship between olfactory disorders, including those related to sinus disorders, and quality of life, with a particular focus on the impact of olfactory disorders on various aspects of quality of life and psychological consequences including food enjoyment and the perception of flavors, hazard detection and awareness of potentially harmful substances, social bonding, interpersonal relationships, and the perception of personal odors.
The studies should aim to elucidate the psychological, social, and physiological consequences of olfactory disorders and develop effective interventions to mitigate their impact and improve the overall well-being of affected individuals.
Submissions of Original Research, Methods, Perspective, Mini-Review, and Review articles are welcome. Themes include, but are not limited:
- To assess the prevalence and etiology of olfactory disorders, including the role of sinus disorders in their development.
- To assess the relationship between viral infections, autoimmune disorders and olfactory disorders
- To investigate the impact of olfactory disorders on various aspects of quality of life, including:
a. Food enjoyment and the perception of flavors.
b. Hazard detection and awareness of potentially harmful substances.
c. Social bonding, interpersonal relationships, and the perception of personal odors.
d. The wine-tasting experience and the appreciation of aroma and flavor profiles.
-To explore the psychological consequences of olfactory disorders, such as feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety.
- To identify coping mechanisms and strategies used by individuals with olfactory disorders to manage their condition and maintain their quality of life.
- To develop and evaluate interventions designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with olfactory disorders, such as olfactory training, support groups, and targeted medical treatments.
Conflict of Interest statement: Topic Editor Dr. Juan Maza-Solano has received honoraria for consultancy, projects, advisory boards and talks from AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, MSD, Novartis and Sanofi.
Keywords:
smell, antibody, immune response, olfaction, smell training
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Olfaction, or the sense of smell, is one of the five primary senses that allow us to perceive and interact with our environment. The relationship between olfaction and quality of life is multifaceted, with olfaction playing a crucial role in various aspects of human experiences, including hazard detection, social interactions, as scents and body odors can convey information about an individual's
health, emotions, and compatibility as a partner, and also food enjoyment and hobbies, such as food and wine tasting.
Olfactory disorders, such as anosmia (complete loss of smell), hyposmia (reduced sense of smell), or parosmia (distorted sense of smell), can result from various causes, including aging, head injuries, viral infections, or sinus disorders.
The goal of this Research Topic is to investigate the relationship between olfactory disorders, including those related to sinus disorders, and quality of life, with a particular focus on the impact of olfactory disorders on various aspects of quality of life and psychological consequences including food enjoyment and the perception of flavors, hazard detection and awareness of potentially harmful substances, social bonding, interpersonal relationships, and the perception of personal odors.
The studies should aim to elucidate the psychological, social, and physiological consequences of olfactory disorders and develop effective interventions to mitigate their impact and improve the overall well-being of affected individuals.
Submissions of Original Research, Methods, Perspective, Mini-Review, and Review articles are welcome. Themes include, but are not limited:
- To assess the prevalence and etiology of olfactory disorders, including the role of sinus disorders in their development.
- To assess the relationship between viral infections, autoimmune disorders and olfactory disorders
- To investigate the impact of olfactory disorders on various aspects of quality of life, including:
a. Food enjoyment and the perception of flavors.
b. Hazard detection and awareness of potentially harmful substances.
c. Social bonding, interpersonal relationships, and the perception of personal odors.
d. The wine-tasting experience and the appreciation of aroma and flavor profiles.
-To explore the psychological consequences of olfactory disorders, such as feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety.
- To identify coping mechanisms and strategies used by individuals with olfactory disorders to manage their condition and maintain their quality of life.
- To develop and evaluate interventions designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with olfactory disorders, such as olfactory training, support groups, and targeted medical treatments.
Conflict of Interest statement: Topic Editor Dr. Juan Maza-Solano has received honoraria for consultancy, projects, advisory boards and talks from AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, MSD, Novartis and Sanofi.
Keywords:
smell, antibody, immune response, olfaction, smell training
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.