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ArticleBasic and clinical neuroscience

The Factors Associated With Olfactory Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Mostafa Almasi, Mohammad Ali Sahraian, Fahimeh Haji Akhoundi, Hamid Reza Ezzati, Mohammad Rohani

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  1. International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Olfaction.International forum of allergy & rhinology · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mostafa AlmasiDepartment of Neurology, Firouzgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3244-1615
Mohammad Ali SahraianMultiple Sclerosis Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3224-8807
Fahimeh Haji AkhoundiDepartment of Neurology, Firouzgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1757-3169
Hamid Reza EzzatiDepartment of Neurology, Hazrat Rasool Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad RohaniDepartment of Neurology, Hazrat Rasool Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5409-1804
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAn impaired sense of smell has a remarkable impact on the quality of life. It is seen in a variety of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson disease. In this study, we assessed the olfactory function in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by Sniff Magnitude Test (SMT).

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on 48 patients with MS. A questionnaire, including demographic and clinical variables, was completed for each patient. The SMT was used for the evaluation of olfactory function.

resultsOlfactory dysfunction was found in 14.6% of patients (8.3% hyposmia and 6.3% anosmia). Older age, longer disease duration, higher hospital admission rate, lower minimental status examination score, and secondary progressive course of MS were significantly related to olfactory dysfunction.

conclusionSecondary progressive MS and markers of advanced disease toward neurodegenerative phase (including older age, longer disease duration, and lower cognitive function) can be associated with olfactory dysfunction in MS patients.

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AnosmiaMultiple SclerosisOlfaction disordersSecondary Progressive Multiple SclerosisSmell

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