Otolaryngic sensory loss as a measure of frailty among older US adults.

Nanki HuraIsaac A BernsteinLeila J MadyYuri AgrawalAndrew P Lane Nicholas R Rowan

Published in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2021)

Otolaryngic sensory loss is associated with increased frailty. Independent association of frailty with measures of olfaction and hearing suggests that olfactory and hearing assessments may help identify at-risk individuals with modifiable risk factors.

Keyphrases

risk factors
community dwelling
hearing loss