Invalid Self-Assessment of Olfactory Functioning in Parkinson’s Disease Patients May Mislead the Neurologist

Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is a prominent nonmotor symptom in Parkinson’s disease (PD), and OD is a supportive diagnostic criterion for PD. Physicians often ask their patients if they have noticed a smell disorder. This study evaluates the diagnostic validity of OD self-assessment in PD. To this end...

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Main Authors: Nele Schmidt, Laura Paschen, Karsten Witt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7548394