“…However, indices of olfactory function (e.g. odor detection and/or identification) among anxiety and other fear-related disorders including PTSD have been inconsistent ( Vasterling et al, 2000 , Dileo et al, 2008 , Goldberg et al, 1991 , Segalas et al, 2011 , Locatelli et al, 1996 , Kopala and Good, 1996 , Hermesh et al, 1999 , Fenger et al, 2005 , Croy et al, 2010 , Schecklmann et al, 2013 , Wintermann et al, 2013 ). This variability suggests that additional unknown factors may play a role (e.g.…”