By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Since the early days of the pandemic, loss of smell and taste have been tied to COVID-19 infection. But a new study shows those telltale traits are much less likely with the Omicron variant than the earlier Alpha … Read more
And, Hewlett added, while it’s not clear how long oral symptoms may persist, it appears they can be part of the constellation of symptoms known as “long COVID.” The term refers to patients who continue to struggle with COVID-related health issues months after recovering from many of their initial symptoms. Oral health issues have … Read more
Losing sense of smell affects taste sensation, negatively impacts quality of life and can also lead to feelings of loss, loneliness and anxiety. Anosmia, or smell blindness, is a peculiar clue to coronavirus infection. So if you find yourself unable to smell your favourite fragrances or the aroma of that freshly brewed coffee in the … Read more
Coronavirus survivors often witness distorted sense of smell. (Representative image, Reuters) Covid-10 patients are now associating themselves with varied kinds of symptoms that stays even after the person has recovered. Loss of smell (anosmia) and taste were some of the prominent signs of Covid-19, but some people are also experiencing parosmia i.e. a change in … Read more
TUESDAY, Feb. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — By now, most folks know that a loss of smell and taste are a hallmark of COVID-19 infection, but new research shows it can continue up to five months after the virus first strikes. “It was apparent from the beginning of the pandemic that a significant percentage … Read more
Loss of smell and taste are some of the early and common symptoms of Covid that stays even after recovery in some cases. (Reuters Image, Representative) A receding sense of smell has become the most prominent symptom for new Covid-19 cases. Sometimes this is the most prevalent symptom often accompanied by an inability to taste. … Read more