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Evolution of Altered Sense of Smell or Taste in Patients With Mildly Symptomatic COVID-19

Evolution of Altered Sense of Smell or Taste in Patients With Mildly Symptomatic COVID-19 Key PointsQuestionWhat is the evolution of sudden-onset altered sense of smell or taste in patients with confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection? FindingsIn this prospective survey-based study of 202 patients, at 4 weeks from the onset 55 patients (48.7%) reported complete resolution of smell or taste impairment, 46 (40.7%) reported an improvement in the severity, and only 12 (10.6%) reported the symptom was unchanged or worse. Persistent loss of smell or taste was not associated with persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection. MeaningThe loss of smell or taste is among the most common and persistent symptoms of mildly symptomatic patients with coronavirus disease 2019; however, most patients reported a complete resolution or improvement of these symptoms. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery American Medical Association

Evolution of Altered Sense of Smell or Taste in Patients With Mildly Symptomatic COVID-19

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American Medical Association
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2168-6181
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10.1001/jamaoto.2020.1379
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Key PointsQuestionWhat is the evolution of sudden-onset altered sense of smell or taste in patients with confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection? FindingsIn this prospective survey-based study of 202 patients, at 4 weeks from the onset 55 patients (48.7%) reported complete resolution of smell or taste impairment, 46 (40.7%) reported an improvement in the severity, and only 12 (10.6%) reported the symptom was unchanged or worse. Persistent loss of smell or taste was not associated with persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection. MeaningThe loss of smell or taste is among the most common and persistent symptoms of mildly symptomatic patients with coronavirus disease 2019; however, most patients reported a complete resolution or improvement of these symptoms.

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JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery – American Medical Association

Published: Aug 2, 2020

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