Olfactory decline develops in parallel with frailty in older US adults with obstructive lung diseases

ConclusionsOlder adults with OLD who experience olfactory decline face higher odds of developing frailty. Use of olfactory decline as a biomarker to identify frailty could allow earlier intervention and decrease adverse outcomes for high-risk older adults with OLD.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - September 26, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Esther Wang, Kristen E. Wroblewski, Martha K. McClintock, Jayant M. Pinto, Leah J. Witt Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research