Factors Influencing the Prognosis of Olfactory Dysfunction After Upper Sensation

The patients were treated with three protocols: (1) oral methylprednisolone, 40 mg for 3 days, 20 mg for 3 days, and 8 mg for 6 days; (2) oral methylprednisolone, 20 mg for 3 days, 10 mg for 3 days, and 4 mg for 6 days. At the same time, all patients received olfactory training for 12 weeks as proposed by Hummel et al

(3) budesonide atomization suspension (AstraZeneca Trading Co., Ltd, AU.) inhaled through the nose atomized with an air compression atomizer for 4 weeks, 2 mg for the first 2 weeks and reduced to 1 mg for the last 2 weeks. At the same time, all patients received olfactory training for 12 weeks as proposed by Hummel et al