Table 3.

Multivariable-adjusted^a odds ratios (95% CI^b) for the independent association of phantom odor perception and sex, health status, and class of prescription medication use among U.S. adults ≥60 years (n=3268)— NHANES 2011–2014.

	Odds Ratio (95% CI)
Sex
Female	1.62 (1.09, 2.43)
Male	Ref
General health
Fair/poor	1.96 (1.29, 2.98)
Good/very good/excellent	Ref
Dry mouth symptoms
Yes	2.67 (1.82, 3.91)
No	Ref
Antidiabetic agents
Yes	1.74 (1.09, 2.77)
No	Ref
Antihyperlipidemic agents
Yes	1.85 (1.22, 2.80)
No	Ref
Proton pump inhibitors
Yes	1.88 (1.15, 3.07)
No	Ref

^aadjusted for age

^b95% CI=confidence interval