Characteristics and Prognosis of COVID-19 Induced Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in Daegu

Background and Objectives Olfactory gustatory dysfunctions have been known as characteristic symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the study clinical features olfactory in COVID-19 is still insufficient. Subjects Method Mild patients who complained or telephone monitoring from March 8 to April 8, 2020 were included this study. Patient information was collected using a Google questionnaire. symptoms, severity improvement investigated. Results A total 228 participated The number male female 76 152, average age 32.1±11.5 years. There 210 (92.1%) dysfunction, 179 (78.5%) 165 (71.4%) both symptoms. 18.4% only dysfunction without other COVID-19, 51.1% presented first Most (95.6%) improved within several months, but 79.8% normalized. Conclusion Since are numerous patients, continued research on these play an important role screening prevention COVID-19. Long-term observation further studies treatment needed for 20.2% not fully recovered. Key words: Coronavirus ㆍ Olfaction disorders Severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 Taste