Transient loss and recovery of oral chemesthesis, taste and smell with COVID-19: A small case-control series

Weir, Elisabeth M.; Exten, Cara; Gerkin, Richard C.; Munger, Steven D.; Hayes, John E.

doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2023.114331

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“…Finally, studies that examined the presence of both symptoms reported intervals of 18.6-35.04% [9,12]. Loss of taste after viral infection was unusual, and it was hypothesized that the loss was caused by loss of smell [2,15]. However, it has been shown that the loss of taste represents a separate symptom [15].…”

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Living and Coping with Olfactory and Taste Disorders: A Qualitative Study of People with Long-COVID-19

Moro-López-Menchero,

Martín-Sanz,

Fernandez-de-las-Peñas

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Taste and smell disorders are common symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 acute infection. In post-COVID-19 condition, symptoms can persist leading to disruption in patients’ lives, to changes in their coping skills, and to the need to develop strategies for everyday life. This study aimed to describe the perspective of a group of patients with Long-COVID-19, a condition where loss of taste and/or smell was the most predominant symptom. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Participants who had suffered SARS-CoV-2 infection and had Long-COVID-19 loss of taste and/or smell were recruited. Purposive sampling was applied, and participants were recruited until data redundancy was reached. In-depth interviews were used for data collection and thematic analysis was applied. Twelve COVID-19 survivors (75% women) were recruited. The mean age of the participants was 55 years, and the mean duration of post-COVID-19 symptoms was 25 months. Three themes were identified: (a) Living with taste and smell disorders, describing the disorders they experience on a daily basis, how their life has changed and the accompanying emotions, (b) Changes and challenges resulting from the loss of taste and smell, changes in habits, self-care and risk in certain jobs or daily activities, (c) Coping with taste and smell disorders, describing the daily strategies used and the health care received. In conclusion, Long-COVID-19 taste and/or smell disorders limit daily life and involve changes in habits, meal preparation, and the ability to detect potentially dangerous situations.

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“…Loss of taste after viral infection was unusual, and it was hypothesized that the loss was caused by loss of smell [2,15]. However, it has been shown that the loss of taste represents a separate symptom [15].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Living and Coping with Olfactory and Taste Disorders: A Qualitative Study of People with Long-COVID-19

Moro-López-Menchero,

Martín-Sanz,

Fernandez-de-las-Peñas

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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The Mouth as a Site of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Atyeo,

Perez,

Matuck

et al. 2024

Curr Oral Health Rep

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Purpose of Review During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the oral cavity was recognized as a critically important site for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The purpose of this review is to analyze the literature surrounding SARS-CoV-2 entry, replication, and transmission and the resulting impact on host tissues in the oral cavity. Recent Findings The detection of viral genetic material in saliva allows for widespread surveillance testing and emphasizes the importance of viral transmission through shed in saliva. As the cohort of patients who have recovered from acute SARS-CoV-2 infection grows, several questions remain about the long-term impacts of viral infection on the oral tissues, including whether the oral cavity may serve as a persistent viral reservoir. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the viral life cycle in the diverse tissues of the oral cavity is warranted. We conclude with a broad outlook on the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the oral cavity and how these effects may relate to the post-acute coronavirus syndrome sequelae experienced by recovered patients. Summary SARS-CoV-2 can enter and replicate in the oral cavity and be spread between individuals via shed in saliva. Several acute oral manifestations of infection have been reported, and the lingering effects of infection on oral tissues are an area of ongoing investigation.

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Transient loss and recovery of oral chemesthesis, taste and smell with COVID-19: A small case-control series

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Living and Coping with Olfactory and Taste Disorders: A Qualitative Study of People with Long-COVID-19

Living and Coping with Olfactory and Taste Disorders: A Qualitative Study of People with Long-COVID-19

The Mouth as a Site of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

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