Olfactory dysfunction at six months after coronavirus disease 2019 infection

This study aimed to assess olfactory dysfunction in patients at six months after confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 infection. Coronavirus disease 2019 positive patients were assessed six months following diagnosis. Patient data were recoded as part of the adapted International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium Protocol. Olfactory dysfunction was assessed using the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test.

Citation:
Leedman SR, Sheeraz M, Sanfilippo PG, Edgar DW, ........ Blyth CC, Mackey DA. Olfactory dysfunction at six months after coronavirus disease 2019 infection. J Laryngol Otol. 2021;135(9):839-43.

Keywords:
Anosmia; COVID-19; Coronavirus; Hyposmia; Olfactory Impairment

Abstract:
This study aimed to assess olfactory dysfunction in patients at six months after confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 infection. Coronavirus disease 2019 positive patients were assessed six months following diagnosis. Patient data were recoded as part of the adapted International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium Protocol. Olfactory dysfunction was assessed using the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test.