Millions Don’t Regain Senses of Smell and Taste After COVID: Clinicians Share Validated Approaches

Of the 36 million Americans who contracted COVID-19 in 2021, an estimated 800 thousand and 540 thousand did not regain their sense of smell or taste, respectively, after recovering from the infection, according to a recent study published in The Laryngoscope. Sense of smell is intricately connected to emotions and memories, providing individuals with a sense of security that is often taken for granted. It enables the detection of stale food, smoke, and other environmental chemicals. Furthermore, the senses of smell and taste play a crucial role in the enjoyment of food.

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