What About Anosmia From COVID-19 ?

Abstract

Olfactory dysfunctions such as anosmia and/or hyposmia are prevalent in about 48% of subjects infected with SARS CoV-2 virus.[1] Anosmia is often the first symptom reported by people with COVID-19 and may occur in the absence of systemic or other upper respiratory manifestations.[2] Altered sense of smell reportedly takes an average of two weeks to regain function.[3] However, it can persist in prolonged symptomatology as a part of the post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.