Importance Normal olfaction provides essential cues to allow early detection and avoidance
of potentially hazardous situations. Thus, patients with impaired olfaction may be at
increased risk of experiencing certain hazardous events such as cooking or house fires,
delayed detection of gas leaks, and exposure to or ingestion of toxic substances. Objective
To identify risk factors and potential trends over time in olfactory-related hazardous events in
patients with impaired olfactory function. Design, Setting, and Participants Retrospective …