Treatment of COVID-19 Associated Olfactory Dysfunction: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

COVID -19 associated olfactory dysfunction is widespread, yet effective treatment strategies remain unclear. This article aims to provide a comprehensive systematic review of therapeutic approaches and offers evidence-based recommendations for their clinical application.

Recent findings

A living Cochrane review, with rigorous inclusion criteria, has so far included 2 studies with a low certainty of evidence. In this systematic review we list clinical data of 36 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomised studies published between Jan 1, 2020 and Nov 19, 2023 regarding treatment options for COVID-19 associated olfactory dysfunction. Nine treatment groups were analysed, including olfactory training, local and systemic corticosteroids, platelet-rich

SUBMITTER: Bischoff S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11525399 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature