Olfactometry

Olfactometry is a method for determining the degree of olfactory sensitivity, which is used to assess the state of a person’s olfactory function. This method is based on measuring a person's ability to perceive and recognize odors.

To carry out olfactometry, special devices are used - olfactrons. They are devices that allow you to create different concentrations of odors and measure a person's reaction to them.

Olfactometry can be used to diagnose various diseases associated with impaired smell, such as anosmia (lack of smell) or hyperosmia (increased sensitivity to odors). Also, olfactometric studies can help in studying the influence of various factors on olfactory function, for example, when studying the effects of chemicals on the body.

Thus, olfactometry is an important method for studying olfactory function and can be used in various fields of medicine and science.

**Olfactometry** (olfactometry) is a technique for determining the threshold of sensitivity of the sense of smell to odors. The sensitivity threshold is determined by comparing subjective perceptions with stimuli of different intensities. It is an important method for assessing olfactory perception in patients with olfactory disorders, particularly Hilda Clark syndrome and Parkinson's disease. Amyl nitrite, camphor and zinc potassium tests are important.

**Amyl nitrite** is the main olfactory provocateur. It causes the formation of nitrosamines in the body, which act directly on the olfactory receptors and stimulate the release of endogenous catecholamines. The amyl nitrate test determines the speed and duration of exposure required to excite the olfactory receptors. It is assumed that this rate is higher in men than in women.

**Camphor** is used for