We try hard to treat the causes of and not just the symptoms of Smell and Taste Disorders. Years ago it was OK to tell a patient “there is no treatment available” or “try this medication and see if it will help”. That was because back then there were not many diagnostic tools to use to help find the causes of Smell and Taste problems. As diagnostic techniques have improved, we are much better at determining what is actually causing Smell and Taste problems and use treatments tailored to those causes.
We have invested in state-of-the-art equipment so we can reach a diagnosis in our office quickly and efficiently. We want to get you on the path to recovery as quickly as possible. Our in-office diagnostic procedures and tests include nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, allergy testing, nerve blocks, olfactory evoked potentials, acoustic rhinometry, electrogustometry and many other procedures and tests. Each of these tests gives us different information about your nose, sinuses, back of your throat, smell and taste. These tests help us diagnose what may be causing your symptoms. Based on the results, we will recommend medical procedure, medications, allergy treatment, surgery or some combination of all. As a leading practitioner and researcher in Smell and Taste, Dr. Dimitri Pitovski has extensive experience in these treatment protocols and techniques.
