Olfactory dysfunction from acute upper respiratory infections: relationship to season of onset

ConclusionThis study shows that seasonal variations occur in both the prevalence and magnitude of PVOD ‐related olfactory deficits in a North American population, and that such variations differ between NI‐PVOD and I‐PVOD cases. The findings suggest multiple viruses are involved in producing PVOD‐related olfactory deficits.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - April 12, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Mark R. Potter, Jonathan H. Chen, Nina ‐Simone Lobban, Richard L. Doty Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research