Management of new onset loss of sense of smell during the COVID-19 pandemic - BRS Consensus Guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary aim of the study is to provide recommendations for the investigation and management of patients with new onset loss of sense of smell during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

After undertaking a literature review, we used the RAND/UCLA methodology with a multi-step process to reach consensus about treatment options, onward referral, and imaging.

Setting and participants

An expert panel consisting of 15 members was assembled. A literature review was undertaken prior to the study and evidence was summarised for the panellists.

Main outcome measures

The panel undertook a process of ranking and classifying appropriateness of different investigations and treatment options for new onset loss of sense of smell during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a 9

SUBMITTER: Hopkins C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7461026 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature