Adaptation of Olfactory Threshold at High Altitude
Adaptation of Olfactory Threshold at High Altitude
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the extreme environment of high altitude hypoxia on olfactory threshold. The study was conducted before, during, and after a scientific expedition to Mera Peak (5,800 m). The n-butanol test was used for the assessment of the magnitude of the olfactory threshold. The finding was that the olfactory threshold dramatically increased at high altitude. We conclude that there is a physiological adaptation of olfaction due to altitude-hypoxia.
Adult, Male, Altitude, Temperature, Olfactory Pathways, Altitude Sickness, Middle Aged, Adaptation, Physiological, Smell, Olfaction Disorders, 1-Butanol, Atmospheric Pressure, Sensory Thresholds, Odorants, Humans, Female, Volatilization
Adult, Male, Altitude, Temperature, Olfactory Pathways, Altitude Sickness, Middle Aged, Adaptation, Physiological, Smell, Olfaction Disorders, 1-Butanol, Atmospheric Pressure, Sensory Thresholds, Odorants, Humans, Female, Volatilization
selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources.This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).12 popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.Top 10% influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).Average impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.Average
Citations provided by BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!