The Prevalence of Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in COVID-19 - A Systematic Review

Loss of smell or taste are early symptoms of COVID-19. Given the high asymptomatic rate of COVID-19, as well as unreliable temperature checking and contact history taking, it is important to understand the role of olfactory and gustatory dysfunction (OGD) in the diagnosis of COVID-19. The aim of this study is to determine how initial symptoms of OGD can be used to screen patients for COVID-19 laboratory testing.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research