International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology ()

Treatments for Olfactory Dysfunction in COVID-19: A Systematic Review

  • Esmaeil Mehraeen,
  • Soudabeh Yarmohammadi,
  • Pegah Mirzapour,
  • Seyed Saeed Tamehri Zadeh,
  • Soheil Dehghani,
  • Leila Molaeipour,
  • Ayoob Molla,
  • Elaheh Karimi,
  • Faeze Abbaspour,
  • SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1786046

Abstract

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Introduction Olfactory dysfunction (OD) has emerged as a notable symptom among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, with its prevalence varying among different populations. Recognizing the need to provide therapeutic solutions for these individuals, the present study seeks to comprehensively review the current evidence on potential underlying mechanisms and treatment modalities to manage OD in COVID-19 patients.

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