Conclusion:
There is an unmet need in mitigating safety concerns/events for
individuals with olfactory dysfunction. We suggest educating the public
sector and high-risk sectors such as gas companies, and introduction of
safety ‘scratch and sniff’ cards as a screening method. Regular
assessment of an individual’s olfactory ability, similar to routine
assessments for other sensory systems (sight, hearing) would allow
proactive identification of at-risk people, and allow corrective
measures to take place.