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The Laryngoscope· 2020Q1

Anosmia and Ageusia: Common Findings in <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 Patients

Luigi Angelo Vaira, Giovanni Salzano, Giovanna Deiana, Giacomo De Riu

Short summary

Anosmia (loss of smell) and ageusia (loss of taste) can be the first or only symptoms of COVID-19, particularly in paucisymptomatic patients.

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Key points

  • Anosmia and ageusia are common symptoms in COVID-19 patients.
  • These symptoms can be the first or only sign of infection.
  • The presentation is particularly noted in paucisymptomatic cases.

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Abstract

In a not negligible number of patients affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), especially if paucisymptomatic, anosmia and ageusia can represent the first or only symptomatology present. Laryngoscope, 130:1787-1787, 2020.

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Field: Sensory Systems

Sensory SystemsNeuroscience