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Cambridge University Press, The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 11(137), p. 1256-1260, 2023

DOI: 10.1017/s0022215123000713

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Coronavirus disease 2019 related parosmia: an exploratory survey of demographics and treatment strategies

Journal article published in 2023 by L. J. Sowerby ORCID, Z. Almubarak, A. Biadsee ORCID, T. Rocha ORCID, C. Hopkins ORCID
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Abstract

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features, therapeutic efficacy and symptom time course of post-coronavirus disease 2019 parosmia.MethodsA 22-item online questionnaire was distributed to AbScent research group and Facebook coronavirus disease 2019 anosmia group adult members to assess clinical features, interventions and their subjective efficacy for parosmia.ResultsA total of 209 participants (86 per cent females) reported: smell loss on average 3 days after coronavirus symptoms, recovery 4 weeks later, and first parosmia symptoms 12 weeks post infection. Respondents reported 10 per cent body weight loss, and listed onion and garlic as significant parosmia triggers. Regarding quality of life, depression was the most cited item (54 per cent). Smell training was trialled by 74 per cent of participants, followed by nasal corticosteroid spray (49 per cent). Stellate ganglion block, trialled by 16 per cent of respondents, had the highest reported improvement (45 per cent), with 21 per cent reporting a sustained benefit – the highest rate amongst registered treatment options.ConclusionPost-coronavirus parosmia has a significant impact and remains challenging to treat. Stellate ganglion block appears to be successful relative to other reported treatments. Further research into the pathophysiology, efficacy and mechanism of stellate ganglion block effect is warranted.