Key points
- Olfactory and taste dysfunction following Covid-19 is possibly
underreported in the literature, as most studies are based on
self-reports rather than a more objective assessment.
- This is a cross sectional study that included random selection of an
early cohort of COVID-19 patients from a national registry.
- We used validated tool for outcome measurement.
- Short term anosmia and dysgeusia are prevalent symptoms of COVID19
disease, especially amongst females and have considerable impact on
patient’s life.
- Effective management strategies for anosmia and dysgeusia must be
investigated.