Erschienen in:
30.09.2020 | COVID-19 | Brief Communication
Gustatory Dysfunction: A Highly Specific and Smell-Independent Symptom of COVID-19
verfasst von:
Luigi Angelo Vaira, Jerome R. Lechien, Giovanni Salzano, Francesco Antonio Salzano, Fabio Maglitto, Sven Saussez, Giacomo De Riu
Erschienen in:
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
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Sonderheft 2/2022
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Abstract
Chemosensitive dysfunctions are now considered as frequent and early symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the last few weeks, researchers' greatest efforts have been focusing mainly on the analysis of olfactory disorders, neglecting taste dysfunctions. According to our psychophysical evaluations, it can be inferred that the pathogenesis of taste disorders in COVID-19 patients is largely smell-independent. Moreover, isolated gustatory disorders are highly specific of SARS-CoV-2 infection. For these reasons, it is essential that gustatory dysfunctions, like olfactory disorders, are included in the COVID-19 guidelines.