Rehabilitation of Taste and Smell Disorders Associated With Chemotherapy Using Aromatherapy

Rehabilitation of Taste and Smell Disorders Associated With Chemotherapy Using Aromatherapy

Changes in taste and smell can occur during chemotherapy treatment. These chemotherapy-related side effects can negatively impact patients' quality of life and diet.

The aim of this research is therefore to propose a solution to alleviate these taste and smell disorders. Based on the same principle as rehabilitation proposed for anosmia (loss of smell) related to COVID-19, we hypothesize that olfactory rehabilitation (using the sense of smell) through the odorous properties of essential oils could be effective for chemotherapy-related taste and smell alterations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• cancer treated with chemotherapy
• patient with taste and/or smell disorders

Exclusion Criteria:

• patient at the end of chemotherapy treatment