Evolution of Olfactory Disorders in COVID-19 Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

A high frequency and a strong association of olfactory/gustatory impairment with COVID-19 were reported. Its spontaneous evolution remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the spontaneous evolution of olfactory disorders in COVID-19 patients.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

A total of 229 patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 from March 1 through 31, 2020 in our institution were included. Among them, 140 patients (mean age, 38.5 years, 89 women) reported sudden olfactory/gustatory disorders during COVID-19. All patients were interviewed by phone based on a questionnaire with 16 questions at time of survey. The primary end point was olfactory recovery rate at time of survey.

Results

The frequency of patients with olf

SUBMITTER: Gorzkowski V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7361712 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature