Objective Olfactory Evaluation of Self-reported Olfactory Dysfunction in a Case Series of 86 COVID-19 Patients

摘要: Objective: To investigate olfactory dysfunction in patients with mild COVID-19 through patient-reported outcome questionnaires and objective psychophysical testing. Methods: Adult self-reported sudden-onset were recruited a public call for participation from the University of Mons. Demographic data, pathologic conditions, general otolaryngological symptoms collected, nasal complaints evaluated sino-nasal outcome-22 (SNOT-22). Subjective gustatory status was National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHNES) short version Questionnaire Olfactory Disorders-Negative Statements. Objective using an test (Identification Sniffin Stick test). Results : 86 completed study. The mean age 42 + or - 12 years. most common fatigue (75%), headache (63%), obstruction (58%), dysgeusia (51%), postnasal drip (49%), cough (49%) myalgia (46%). On NHNES, total loss taste smell reported by 51% 74% patients, respectively. 65% smell, while remainder partial loss. testing found 41 anosmic (48%), hyposmics (14%), 33 normosmics (38%) patients. There no correlation between results subjective reports drip, these absent 69% Conclusion A significant proportion reporting related to infection do not have on Furthermore, majority those measured did corresponding obstruction.