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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Parkinson's Disease |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7548394 |