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Scientists are piecing together why some people lose their sense of smell after contracting Covid-19.
But it makes sense that there appears to be a particular connection to the coronavirus because of how often it impacts infected people’s sense of smell. Estimates suggest anywhere between 50% ...
The loss of smell and taste has long been associated with COVID-19 — it was one of the earliest symptoms associated with the virus that differentiated it from other illnesses.
Children with COVID-19 appear to exhibit similar rates as adults for loss of taste and smell. [45] Kawasaki syndrome , a multi-system inflammatory syndrome, has received extensive attention. [ 1 ] About 16% of children experience some type of neurological manifestation of COVID-19, such as headache or fatigue. [ 45 ]
Some less common symptoms of COVID-19 can be relatively non-specific; however the most common symptoms are fever, dry cough, and loss of taste and smell. [ 1 ] [ 22 ] Among those who develop symptoms, approximately one in five may become more seriously ill and have difficulty in breathing.
More than 5% of people who were infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 may have a long lasting loss of the senses of smell and taste, a new study finds.
As of March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak left many individuals losing their sense of smell and/or taste, those that have had the feeling of loss in their senses were told to quarantine or severe isolation. Many people still to modern day are battling with loss of smell and taste and have upper respiratory problems.
Some people lose the sense of smell and taste after COVID-19, making eating and drinking an unpleasant chore. Try some of these choices to make mealtime more pleasant.