Table 2.
Demographic characteristics and olfactory scores of participants
Patients (N = 20) | Controls (N = 24) | p value | |
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Age | 44.6 ± 13.3 | 40.5 ± 15.7 | n.s. |
Sex (M/F) | 2/18 | 7/17 | n.s. |
TDI score | 34.7 ± 3.8 | 35.3 ± 3.6 | n.s. |
TST score | 12.5 ± 1.9 | 12.7 ± 2.0 | n.s. |
Data are presented as mean ± S.D
TDI total score to the Sniffin’ Sticks Extended test (normal values: ≥ 30.5), TST Taste Strip Test total score (normal values: ≥ 9), n.s. not significant