Background: Olfactory dysfunction is an increasingly recognised condition, associated with
reduced quality of life and major health outcomes such as neurodegeneration and death …

During the initial pandemic wave of COVID-19, apart from common presenting symptoms
(cough, fever, and fatigue), many countries have reported a sudden increase in the number …

Background The literature regarding clinical olfaction, olfactory loss, and olfactory
dysfunction has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, with an exponential rise in the …

Objective Olfactory dysfunction is a common problem that is most frequently attributed to
upper respiratory infection. Postviral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD) can be prolonged and …

The neural plasticity of the olfactory system o ers possibilities of treatment in terms of
stimulation of the sense of smell, and different studies have suggested e ectiveness of smell …

Background Respiratory tract viruses are the second most common cause of olfactory
dysfunction. As we learn more about the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome …

Background Post‐viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD) is one of the most common causes of
olfactory loss. Despite its prevalence, optimal treatment strategies remain unclear. This …

Importance Olfactory dysfunction affects approximately 20% of the general adult population.
It is associated with reduced quality of life and important health care outcomes such as …

The sense of smell is interrelated with psychosocial functioning. Olfactory disorders often
decrease quality of life but treatment options for people with olfactory loss are limited …

The year 2020 became the year of the outbreak of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which
escalated into a worldwide pandemic and continued into 2021. One of the unique symptoms …