Impact of Nutritional Status on COVID-19-Induced Olfactory Dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although olfactory dysfunction is one of the most common presenting signs of COVID-19 infection, little is known about which populations are most susceptible. The aim of this study is to evaluate the risk of COVID-19-induced chemosensory dysfunction in malnourished individuals.

Methods

The N3C database was queried for adults having positive COVID-19 test result, diagnosis of chemosensory dysfunction within 2 weeks of positive test date, and overnutrition or undernutrition (i.e., deficiency or excess of micro- and macronutrients) related diagnoses prior to COVID-19 infection. Individuals previously diagnosed with chemosensory dysfunction were excluded. COVID-19-positive adults without olfactory dysfunction were similarly analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed

SUBMITTER: Mastoloni EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11489014 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature