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Pretreatment and Posttreatment Prospective Evaluation of Smell and Taste Dysfunction in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This study investigated whether attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has an olfactory dysfunction and, if so, the effect of methylphenidate on this condition. Methods: The “Sniffin” Sticks Test and a questionnaire were applied to 50 children with ADHD and 50 healthy children as the control group before and after being treated with methylphenidate. Results: There was a statistical difference between ADHD and control groups in odor sensitivity, odor discrimination skills, and odor identification tests ( P < .001). General odor scores decreased in the ADHD group ( P < .001). A statistically significant score increase was also observed after treatment ( P < .001). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in the taste questionnaire test. Conclusions: Although the sense of smell test in our study suggests that it may be a biological marker for diagnosing ADHD, treatment efficacy, and follow-up, further studies need to be conducted in more extensive series and with similar equipment.

Source: Ear Nose & Throat Journal

DOI: 10.1177/01455613251320456

Authors: Taylan Bilici, Suleyman Ozdemir, Gonca Gul Çelik

Institutions: Seyhan Devlet Hastanesi, Cukurova University

Language: English

Topic: Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies

Subfield: Sensory Systems

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,650