Gustatory function findings show that significant association existed between overall COVID-19 symptom severity and smell or taste loss, as well as failure to regain full sensory function
New Symptom-Based Long COVID Definition Provides Investigation Framework
Postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 short- and long-term effects have substantial impacts on health-related quality of life, earnings, and healthcare costs that provoke further investigation.
COVID-19 Infection May Be Associated with Unique Manifestation of Facial Nerve Paralysis/Palsy
Facial nerve paralysis is a possible presentation following COVID-19 infections and is associated with both Guillain-Barré Syndrome patients and non-GBS patients.
Smell and Taste Disorder Differences Seen Between Long-Term COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 Patients
Patients with COVID-19–related, long-term smell and taste disorders were younger, had a lower occurrence of anosmia/ageusia, and more often experienced distorted senses.
Persistent Olfactory Dysfunction Caused by COVID-19 Affects Nearly One-Third of Patient Cohort
COVID-19 produced persistent olfactory dysfunction in 29% of cohort at a one-year follow-up evaluation.
COVID Associated with Increased Attention on Articles in Otolaryngology Journals
COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increase in volume, citations, and attention for both COVID and non-COVID articles in otolaryngology journals as compared to pre-COVID articles.
COVID-19–Related Olfactory Dysfunction Associated with Major Depressive Disorder Likelihood
The Questionnaire of Olfactory Disorders (QOD) might help predict symptoms of depression in olfactory dysfunction (OD) patients.
Modified Olfactory Training Is Effective in Treating Post–COVID-19 Parosmia
Parosmia has been reported to develop after COVID-19 and may be a sign of recovery in olfactory function following anosmia.
Parosmia Is Distinct from Quantitative Olfactory Loss in Patients with COVID-19–Related Dysfunction
Parosmia was associated with significantly better quantitative olfactory scores but worse quality-of-life scores.
Early Diagnosis, Treatment Essential in Acute Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in Patients with Recent COVID-19 Infection
Clinical suspicion of acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFR) among COVID-19 patients and early management with antifungal therapy and surgical debridement is essential for better outcomes and higher survival.