Table 5.

Short version of Questionnaire of Olfactory Disorders-Negative Statements of patient (sQOD-NS)

Short version QOD-NS items	Anosmia	Hyposmia
The changes in my sense of smell make me feel isolated.	1.81 ± 0.64	2.76 ± 0.42
Because of the changes in my sense of smell, I have problems with taking part in activities of daily life	1.40 ± 0.65	2.38 ± 0.62
The changes in my sense of smell make me feel angry	1.63 ± 0.64	2.38 ± 0.48
Because of the changes in my sense of smell, I go to restaurants less often than I used to.	1.90 ± 0.84	2.23 ± 0.69
Because of the problems with my sense of smell, I eat less than before (loss of appetite)	2.27 ± 0.44	2.46 ± 0.49
Because of the changes in my sense of smell, I try harder to relax.	1.59 ± 0.57	2.23 ± 0.79
I am worried that I will never get used to the changes in my sense of smell.	2.31 ± 0.46	2.38 ± 0.48
Short version QOD-NS total score	12.95 ± 2.01	16.84 ± 2.31