Author Description

Written by more than 70 leading biological and behavioral scientists and clinical specialists, this definitive work is the first comprehensive text and reference on the biological bases and behavioral aspects of the chemical senses and the clinical identification, diagnosis, and management of olfactory and gustatory disorders. The first 24 chapters provide in-depth reviews of the neurobiology of the chemosensory systems, the psychophysical and neural correlates of smell and taste experiences, the development of smell and taste preferences, and the role of smell and taste in regulating eating and other behaviors. The remaining 31 chapters offer practical, systematic guidance on the clinical evaluation of patients with olfactory or gustatory disorders, the differential diagnosis, and the diagnosis and management of all olfactory and gustatory disorders, including those caused by infection, obstruction, genetic determinants, trauma, chemical exposure, radiation, and drugs and those associated with hepatic, renal, and endocrine diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and depression.