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Subjective evaluation of smell and taste dysfunction in patients with mild COVID-19 in Spain.
Ninchritz-Becerra, Elisabeth; Soriano-Reixach, María Montserrat; Mayo-Yánez, Miguel; Calvo-Henríquez, Christian; Martínez-Ruiz de Apodaca, Paula; Saga-Gutiérrez, Carlos; Parente-Arias, Pablo; Villareal, Itzhel María; Viera-Artiles, Jaime; Poletti-Serafini, Daniel; Alobid, Isam; Ayad, Tareck; Saussez, Sven; Lechien, Jerome R; Chiesa-Estomba, Carlos M.
  • Ninchritz-Becerra E; Task Force COVID-19 of the Young-Otolaryngologists of the International Federations of Oto-rhino-laryngological Societies (YO-IFOS).
  • Soriano-Reixach MM; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain.
  • Mayo-Yánez M; Task Force COVID-19 of the Young-Otolaryngologists of the International Federations of Oto-rhino-laryngological Societies (YO-IFOS).
  • Calvo-Henríquez C; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain.
  • Martínez-Ruiz de Apodaca P; Task Force COVID-19 of the Young-Otolaryngologists of the International Federations of Oto-rhino-laryngological Societies (YO-IFOS).
  • Saga-Gutiérrez C; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña (CHUAC), EIDUS, A Coruña, Spain.
  • Parente-Arias P; Task Force COVID-19 of the Young-Otolaryngologists of the International Federations of Oto-rhino-laryngological Societies (YO-IFOS).
  • Villareal IM; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
  • Viera-Artiles J; Task Force COVID-19 of the Young-Otolaryngologists of the International Federations of Oto-rhino-laryngological Societies (YO-IFOS).
  • Poletti-Serafini D; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain.
  • Alobid I; Task Force COVID-19 of the Young-Otolaryngologists of the International Federations of Oto-rhino-laryngological Societies (YO-IFOS).
  • Ayad T; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti, Lugo, Spain.
  • Saussez S; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Hospital La Milagrosa, Madrid, Spain.
  • Lechien JR; Unidad de Rinología y Base de Cráneo, Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain.
  • Chiesa-Estomba CM; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Servicio de Otorrinolaringología Hospital La Milagrosa, Madrid, Spain.
Med Clin (Engl Ed) ; 156(2): 61-64, 2021 Jan 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1057052
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Has been described the loss of smell and taste as onset symptoms in SARS-CoV-2. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence in Spain.

METHODS:

Prospective study of COVID-19 confirmed patients through RT-PCR in Spain. Patients completed olfactory and gustatory questionnaires.

RESULTS:

A total of 1043 patients with mild COVID-19 disease. The mean age was 39 ±â€¯12 years. 826 patients (79.2%) described smell disorder, 662 (63.4%) as a total loss and 164 (15.7%) partial. 718 patients (68.8%) noticed some grade of taste dysfunction. There was a significant association between both disorders (p < 0.001). The olfactory dysfunction was the first symptom in 17.1%. The sQOD-NS scores were significantly lower in patients with a total loss compare to normosmic or hyposmic individuals (p = 0.001). Female were significantly more affected by olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions (p < 0.001). The early olfactory recover in 462 clinically cured patients was 315 (68.2%), during the first 4 weeks.

CONCLUSION:

The sudden onset smell and/or taste dysfunction should be considered highly suspicious for COVID-19 infection.
RESUMEN
ANTECEDENTES Y

OBJETIVO:

En la infección por SARS-CoV-2 la pérdida repentina del olfato y/o gusto han sido descritas como síntomas iniciales. El objetivo principal de este estudio es conocer la prevalencia de estos síntomas en España. MATERIALES Y

MÉTODOS:

Estudio prospectivo de pacientes con COVID-19 confirmado mediante RT-PCR en España. Se utilizaron los cuestionarios traducidos y validados.

RESULTADOS:

Un total de 1043 pacientes COVID-19 leve. Edad media de 39 ±â€¯12 años. 826 pacientes (79,2%) refirieron algún grado de alteración del olfato, 662 (63,4%) pérdida total y 164 (15,7%) parcial. 718 pacientes (68,8%) notaron alteración del gusto. Hubo una asociación significativa entre ambos trastornos (p < 0,001). La disfunción olfatoria fue el síntoma inicial en el 17,1%. Las puntuaciones del sQOD-NS fueron significativamente menores en pacientes con una alteración total. Ambas alteraciones fueron proporcionalmente mayores en las mujeres (p < 0,001). De 462 pacientes clínicamente curados 315 (68,2%) recuperaron el olfato dentro de las primeras 4 semanas.

CONCLUSIONES:

La alteración repentina del olfato y el gusto debería ser reconocida como un síntoma de alarma de posible infección por COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Med Clin (Engl Ed) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Med Clin (Engl Ed) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article