RT Book, Section
A1 Takematsu, Mai
A1 Chiang, William K.
A2 Nelson, Lewis S.
A2 Howland, Mary Ann
A2 Lewin, Neal A.
A2 Smith, Silas W.
A2 Goldfrank, Lewis R.
A2 Hoffman, Robert S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1163008991
T1 Otolaryngologic Principles
T2 Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 11e
YR 2019
FD 2019
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259859618
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1163008991
RD 2024/04/23
AB Many  xenobiotics  adversely  affect  the  senses  of  olfaction,  gustation,  and  cochlear–vestibular  functions.  Although  these  toxic  effects  are  not  life-­threatening  they  are  frequently  distressful  to  patients.  Furthermore,  because  of  the  dearth  of  access  to  standardized  diagnostic  techniques  and  normal  parameters,  such  adverse  effects  are  sometimes  overlooked  or  dismissed  by  health  care  providers,  despite  significant  patient  distress  and  dysfunction.  This  is  particularly  true  for  disorders  of  olfaction  and  gustation.  This  chapter  reviews  the  anatomy  and  physiology  of  these  senses,  describes  the  effects  of  xenobiotics  on  these  senses,  and  examines  the  significant  diagnostic  information  these  senses  contribute  to  identifying  the  presence  of  xenobiotics.  ­Understanding  the  effects  of  xenobiotics  on  these  senses  allows  for  early  detection,  removal,  and  prevention  of  future  events.  In  occupational  settings,  understanding  these  principles  help  prevent  permanent  and  life-threatening  injuries.