Only News Photos Video/Audio NEW TESTS ASSESS KIDS SENSE OF SMELL, TASTE _1 hour, 45 minutes ago_ THURSDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) A series of tests that are the first to accurately assess childrens ability to taste and smell have been developed by Australian researchers.Using these three tests the Wholemouth Taste Test, the Regional Taste Test, and the Odor Identification Test the researchers determined that most children ages 5 to 7 can identify a majority of 16 different test "odorants" that measure smell function, and fourmon tastes (salty, bitter, sour and sweet) that gauge taste.The odorants include: floral, orange, strawberry, fish, chocolate, baby powder, paint, cut grass, sour, minty, onion, Vicks Vapo-rub, spicy, Dettol (liquid antiseptic), cheese, and gasoline.The study was published in the July issue of the journal _Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery_.There was no suitable clinical test to measure a childs smell and taste.Tests used for adults take too long for children and test for smells and tastes that may not be well known to most children, the Australian researchers explained.Taste and smell can be lost due to a number of factors, including nasal and sinus disease, head trauma, middle ear surgery and infections, medications, and a number of diseases.MORE INFORMATION The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery has more about .Yahoo!THIS STORY Rmend It: Not at All Somewhat Moderately Highly Very Highly Average (Not Rated) _AP_ _AP_ _AP_ _AP_ _AP_ _AP_ _AP_ _AFP_ _AP_ _Reuters_ _ CBC.1 hour, 14 minutes ago_ _ KVUE-TV Austin - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago_ _ ABC News - 2 hours, 1 minute ago_ _ KTVK 3TV Phoenix - Thu Jul 3, 8:19 PM ET_ Sponsored Links ( ) Free 3-bureau Credit Report вЂ" includes Transunion, Equifax, Experian.$300,000 Mortgage for only $965/month.$1,000's - No obligation. $150,000 Mortgage for $483/month.To 4 free quotes.Health Video - - SEARCH: All News Yahoo!Only News Photos Video/Audio PRIMARY NAVIGATION Copyright 2008 HealthDay.Rights reserved.Information contained above is intended for general reference purposes only.Is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam.The advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment.Read more Extracorporeal life support in severe propranolol and verapamil intoxication
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