Assessment & Services Offered

We provide a structured evaluation and management plan for smell disorders, including:

• Detailed History & Clinical Examination: Thorough review of onset, progression, associated nasal symptoms, medications and systemic factors.

• Nasal Endoscopy: Endoscopic examination to assess for obstruction, polyps, inflammation or sinonasal disease.

• Olfactory Testing: Standardised smell identification or threshold tests to quantify smell function and monitor progress.

• Imaging & Specialist Referral: CT or MRI when indicated to evaluate sinus anatomy or central causes; referral to neurology or ENT as needed.

• Medical Management: Treatment of underlying causes such as nasal/sinus disease, allergy control, or modification of offending medications.

• Olfactory Training & Supportive Therapies: Evidence-based smell training exercises and counselling to maximise recovery and coping strategies.

When to Seek Evaluation

Consider assessment if you experience:

• Sudden or progressive loss of smell

• Distorted smell perception (parosmia) or phantom smells (phantosmia)

• Persistent nasal obstruction, discharge or facial sinus symptoms

• Associated head injury, recent upper respiratory infection, or neurological symptoms

Common causes include post-viral olfactory loss, chronic rhinosinusitis with or without polyps, allergic rhinitis, head trauma, neurodegenerative conditions and medication effects. A precise diagnosis guides the best management approach.

Management & Long-term Care

Treatment and rehabilitation strategies may include:

• Treating nasal or sinus disease with medical therapy or surgery when indicated

• Structured olfactory training using recognised scent protocols to improve recovery

• Addressing contributing factors such as smoking cessation, medication review and nasal hygiene

• Ongoing follow-up to monitor improvement and provide supportive counselling for safety and nutrition