‘His natural odour used to make me want him; now it makes me vomit.’
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An expert in olfaction explains the effects of long-term smell loss, the subtle role the sense plays in our lives and resources for those affected.
COVID-19 patients often lose their sense of smell and taste. This is rare for a viral infection. At-home smell tests could be used as a screening tool and help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Researchers are currently looking into these reports to confirm whether loss of smell is an early indication of COVID-19.
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Professor of Applied Health Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Professor of Rhinology and Olfactology, University of East Anglia
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Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Penn State
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Dayton
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Lecturer in Global Health, Newcastle University
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Professor of Food Science, Penn State