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THE SENSE OF SMELL AFTER LARYNGECTOMYAfter laryngectomy, breathing occurs directly through the stoma and not through the nose any longer. This means that odors do not reach the olfactory organ in the nose any more, as depicted to the right.Only in case of a strong external airflow, such as a gust of wind, sometimes odors can be sensed after laryngectomy.Some laryngectomees occasionally still can smell strong or volatile scents.
