Current status of research on olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, and the infection mainly targets the respiratory system. Recently, more and more reports have highlighted nervous system effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, mainly manifested as olfactory dysfunction, often accompanied by ageusia. The purpose of this article is to revi...

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Main Authors: Na WANG, Heng GONG, Chao-Yang WANG, Wen-Zhong XIE, Xue-Qun REN
Format: Article
Language:zho
Published: Editorial Office of New Medicine 2021-06-01
Series:Yixue xinzhi zazhi
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Online Access:https://yxxz.whuznhmedj.com/storage/attach/2106/HMGh5VyuJSJUrnDi9momLVFf06DVa7DYJBoK7KHb.pdf
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Summary:COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, and the infection mainly targets the respiratory system. Recently, more and more reports have highlighted nervous system effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, mainly manifested as olfactory dysfunction, often accompanied by ageusia. The purpose of this article is to review the relevant studies on olfactory dysfunction caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection, and to summarize its causes, incidence, characteristics and current treatments in COVID-19, so as to deepen clinical medical staff's understanding of COVID-19, and to promote the identification, diagnosis and management of patients with these symptoms.
ISSN:1004-5511