Patterns of smell recovery in 751 patients affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Post-viral olfactory dysfunction is well established and has been shown to be a key symptom of COVID-19 with more than 66% of European and US patients reporting some degree of loss of smell. Persistent olfactory dysfunction appears to be commonplace and will drive the demand for general practitioner, otolaryngology or neurology consultation in the next few months - evidence regarding recovery will be essential in counselling our patients.

Methods

This was a prospective survey-based data collection and telemedicine follow-up.

Results

In total, 751 patients completed the study, of whom 477 were females and 274 males. The mean age of the patients was 41 ± 13 years (range 18-60). There were 621 patients (83%) who subjectively reported a total loss o

SUBMITTER: Chiesa-Estomba CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7405216 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature