Research Progress on Acupuncture in the Treatment of Olfactory Disorders after Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Olfactory disorder after upper respiratory tract infection is a common clinical condition, which is mainly manifested as loss or loss of sense of smell, which not only affects people's quality of life, but also may bring potential safety hazards due to the inability to accurately identify harmful gases, such as natural gas leakage and fire warning. In recent years, acupuncture, as a characteristic therapy of traditional Chinese medicine, has shown unique advantages in the treatment of this disease because of its safety, effectiveness, and few side effects. This article reviews the research progress of acupuncture in the treatment of olfactory disorders after upper respiratory tract infection. It discusses the understanding of the disease by traditional Chinese medicine and the reports of external treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat the disease, to promote the application of acupuncture in the treatment of olfactory disorders.