What Is CHARGE Syndrome?
5. Cranial Nerve Abnormalities - Smell
We tend to take our sense of smell for granted, but it is very important to us. Not only can it help us to identify that food has expired, but it can also help us to detect smoke. Damage to cranial nerve I will mean that many patients with CHARGE syndrome will have a diminished sense of smell.
This diminished sense of smell can have some profound side-effects in the patient, and many will have difficulty in learning to eat properly. There is also an increased risk of being harmed by fire, chemicals, and other hazards that would otherwise be picked up by the nose.
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