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Loss of smell and COVID-19: Anatomical and physiological considerations

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science (Vol.7, No. 5)

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Page : 278-280

Keywords : Coronavirus covid-19; covid-19; loss smell; olfactory nerve; covid-19 pandemic.;

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Abstract

There are numerous conflicting discussions about the outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). This letter to the editor presents some anatomical and physiological considerations regarding one of the symptoms reported by patients: the loss or reduction of smell, based on recent descriptions and studies, and aims to stimulate knowledge and debate on this topic.

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