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Jim, One journal article about olfactory changes in PD comes to mind. Would=20 you like me to post the reference? I don't remember too much about=20 specific conclusions. I believe the authors were suggesting use of=20 olfactory testing for deciding PD severity. Kim On Sun, 19 May 1996, Jim=20 Slattery wrote: > From: [log in to unmask] (Jo=E3o Roberto D. Azevedo) > Subject: HALLUCINATION X PARKINSON >=20 > I have frequent bouts of olfactory hallucinations. In other words, I > smell smells that aren't there. The odour is similar to decaying flowers= , > sweetish but unpleasant. >=20 > It cannot be smelt by family members or friends. It occurs in different > locations, both inside and outside the house, and on other premises. >=20 > Does any other PD have a similar experience, or is it just time to call i= n > the "white coats"? :-) >=20 > Any ideas? >=20 > Jim >=20