This study aimed to improve the treatment outcomes of patients with post-traumatic anosmia through medication and olfactory training. Number of subjects and selection criteria: 160 patients were enrolled in the ENT and head and neck outpatient clinic with a history of head trauma, a complaint of anosmia, and evidence of olfactory examination. Their olfactory status had not improved after steroids, zinc tablets, and olfactory training. Exclusion criteria: Patients under 20 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with compromised immune systems were excluded. Patients who did not improve after medication and olfactory training were randomized. One group received theophylline and zinc tablets with continued olfactory training, while the other group received zinc tablets alone with continued olfactory training. Patients returned for follow-up and medical consultation after treatment at the 24th week. Theophylline medication: Theophylline (200 mg, two tablets twice daily) was administered for 24 weeks.
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Change of olfactory identification ability of participants with treatment as assessed by Traditional Chinese Version of the University of Pennsylvania Identification Test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 months
Olfactory threshold change of participants with intervention drug as assessed by phenyl ethyl alcohol odor detection threshold test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the treatment at 7 months