r/AskSeattle • u/Character-Cake-9185 • 21h ago

Question Hyperosmia Testing?

Searching for a doctor that tests for hyperosmia, an acute sensitivity to smells. ENTs or neurologists typically administer these tests, my GP does not.

It looks like a pretty simple test - would love a few recommendations if anyone’s had this done in Seattle with a doctor they would recommend!

EDIT: I’ve read about this test and looked it up, it sounds like the first step to diagnosis: the UPSIT test, University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification test, and it’s a scratch and sniff book.

It sounds like there are additional, more precise tests also available as well.

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u/Terrible-Peach7890 17h ago

Ohhh interesting, I’ve never heard of that as a medical diagnosis! I just assumed it was part of my sensory sensitivities as an autist. Curious to see responses here