Recent Smell Loss Is the Best Predictor of COVID-19 Among Individuals With Recent Respiratory Symptoms
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DOI: 10.1093/chemse/bjaa081
Abstract: Abstract In a preregistered, cross-sectional study, we investigated whether olfactory loss is a reliable predictor of COVID-19 using a crowdsourced questionnaire in 23 languages to assess symptoms in individuals self-reporting recent respiratory illness. We quantified… read more here.
Keywords: predictor covid; covid; respiratory; smell loss ... See more keywords
SCENTinel 1.0: Development of a Rapid Test to Screen for Smell Loss
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DOI: 10.1093/chemse/bjab012
Abstract: Abstract Commercially available smell tests are primarily used in research or in-depth clinical evaluations and are too costly and time-consuming for population surveillance in health emergencies like COVID-19. To address this need, we developed the… read more here.
Keywords: scentinel; smell loss; normosmic individuals; test ... See more keywords
Persistent post–COVID-19 smell loss is associated with immune cell infiltration and altered gene expression in olfactory epithelium
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DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.add0484
Abstract: SARS-CoV-2 causes profound changes in the sense of smell, including total smell loss. Although these alterations are often transient, many patients with COVID-19 exhibit olfactory dysfunction that lasts months to years. Although animal and human… read more here.
Keywords: cell; loss; smell; covid ... See more keywords
Relationship between Recovery from COVID-19-Induced Smell Loss and General and Oral Health Factors
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina58020283
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Loss of smell is one of the strongest predictors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and can persist long after other symptoms have resolved. “Long” cases (>28 days) of smell dysfunction present future… read more here.
Keywords: loss; covid induced; smell loss; induced smell ... See more keywords
A follow-up on quantitative and qualitative olfactory dysfunction and other symptoms in patients recovering from COVID-19 smell loss.
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DOI: 10.4193/rhin21.415
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sudden smell loss is a specific early symptom of COVID-19, which, prior to the emergence of Omicron, had estimated prevalence of ~40% to 75%. Chemosensory impairments affect physical and mental health, and dietary behavior.… read more here.
Keywords: olfactory dysfunction; taste; loss; smell ... See more keywords
Revealing the mystery of persistent smell loss in Long COVID patients
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DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.73485
Abstract: COVID-19 is hopefully approaching its end in many countries as herd immunity develops and weaker strains of SARS-CoV-2 dominate. However, a new concern occurs over the long-term effects of COVID-19, collectively called “Long COVID”, as… read more here.
Keywords: mystery persistent; long covid; persistent smell; smell ... See more keywords