Post COVID-19 and Long COVID Symptoms in Otorhinolaryngology-A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT: Post/Long COVID (syndrome) is defined as a condition with symptoms persisting for more than 12 weeks after the onset of SARS-CoV-2 infection that cannot be explained otherwise. The prevalence of self-reported otorhinolaryngological Post/Long COVID symptoms is high. The aim of this review was to analyze the current literature regarding the actual prevalence, knowledge of the etiopathology, and evidence-based treatment recommendations of otorhinolaryngology-related Post/Long COVID symptoms. A systematic literature search of articles published since 2019 in PubMed and ScienceDirect was performed and resulted in 108 articles. These were the basis for this review and formed a comprehensive series of consented therapy statements on the most important of otorhinolaryngology-related Post/Long COVI

SUBMITTER: Guntinas-Lichius O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765628 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature