Development of the objective method for detection and analysis of disorders in the olfactory event-related potentials

This paper presents an objective method for early diagnosis of disorders and diseases of olfactory system. To achieve this goal the author designed a fragrance dosing prototype, which is synchronized with the dedicated recorder of olfactory evoked potentials. Automatic synchronization of registration of olfactory event-related potentials with dosing of stimulus fragrances enables precise determination of latency occurring between stimulation and response of the central nervous system. Obtained results allow to prove that developed prototype enables the evaluation of the olfactory system disorders in the context of neurodegenerative disorders. However it is necessary to establish a standardization procedures, before a wide implementation in a clinical practice. That is why the developed method requires a broader research which is an issue of a much larger group of patients and significantly longer duration of the study.