The relationship between survey-based subjective olfactory awareness and objective olfactory function.

Aurelia S MonkShreyas PyatiMeredith LambNick MelottEzer H BenaimChristoper WiesenCristine Klatt-CromwellBrian D ThorpCharles S EbertAdam J KimpleBrent A Senior

Published in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2024)

Correlation between symptom-based surveys and objective olfactory testing is variable. For diagnosis and symptom monitoring, surveys should correlate with objective testing. The Odor Awareness Scale (OAS) and Affective Importance of Odor Scale (AIO) showed significant but moderate positive correlations with University of Pennsylvania Scent Identification Test (UPSIT) score.

Keyphrases

cross sectional
patient reported
high intensity
sleep quality
physical activity
depressive symptoms