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Jane Parker
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Mental Health Olfaction Infectious Diseases
Christine E. Kelly
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Mental Health Olfaction Infectious Diseases
Claire Hopkins
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COVID-19 Mental Health Infectious Diseases Public And Global Health Parosmia
Simon B Gane
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COVID-19 Mental Health Public And Global Health Olfactory Disorder Coffee
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Video Abstract (AI generated) (01:40) Paper PreprintBackgroundThe impact of qualitative olfactory disorders is underestimated. Parosmia is the triggered perception of distorted odours whereas phantosmia is the perception of odours in the absence of a trigger. Both can arise from post-infectious anosmia and have increased substantially since the outbreak of COVID-19. Methodology/PrincipalThematic analysis of a social media support group for parosmia and phantosmia was used to articulate the perspectives and concerns of those affected by these debilitating olfactory disorders. ResultsA novel symptom (olfactory perseveration) was identified where a triggered, identifiable, and usually unpleasant olfactory percept persisted in the absence of an ongoing stimulus. Fluctuations in intensity and duration of perseveration, parosmia and phantosmia were observed. Coffee, meat, onion, and toothpaste were identified as common triggers of these disorders, but people struggled to describe the distortions, using words associated with disgust and revulsion. Common strategies to avoid triggers may result in a diet lacking in both nutrition and reward. The emotional aspect of living with qualitative olfactory dysfunction was evident and highlighted the detrimental impact on mental health. ConclusionsThe data acquired can inform rehabilitation strategies and drive our ongoing research into understanding the molecular triggers associated with parosmia, and research into patient benefit.
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Jane Parker. (2021, Oct 25).An analysis of patients' perspectives on qualitative olfactory dysfunction using social media[Video]. Scitok. https://scitok.com/project/p/136fa356
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