Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma in Management of Anosmia

Our first step is the local anesthesia using a solution of decongestion nasal drops with 5% Emla and 10% Xylocaine spray in cotton, which is placed in the nose for 30 minutes. The 2nd step of the administration is the PRP injection in the olfactory area of the noseVia1 ml syringe with 30 G needle, PRP is injected in the olfactory area(located at superior turbinate and superior portion of lateral an medial portion of nasal cavity) approximately every 1 cm2 with the help of a nasal endoscope. The procedure is repeated 3 times with a 4 week interval with follow up patients for 6 months. A 4th time is injected after 3 months.