The role of self-reported smell and taste disorders in suspected COVID‑19.
Title | The role of self-reported smell and taste disorders in suspected COVID‑19. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Printza, A., & Constantinidis J. |
Journal | Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol |
Volume | 277 |
Issue | 9 |
Pagination | 2625-2630 |
Date Published | 2020 Sep |
ISSN | 1434-4726 |
Keywords | Betacoronavirus, Coronavirus Infections, COVID-19, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Olfaction Disorders, Pandemics, Pneumonia, Viral, SARS-CoV-2, Self Report, Smell, Taste Disorders |
Abstract | PURPOSE: The sudden onset of smell and taste loss has been reported as a symptom related to COVID-19. There is urgent need to provide insight to the pandemic and evaluate anosmia as a potential screening symptom that might contribute to the decision to test suspected cases or guide quarantine instructions. |
DOI | 10.1007/s00405-020-06069-6 |
Alternate Journal | Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol |
PubMed ID | 32447496 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC7245504 |