Nothing to Sniff at: Depression Common for People With COVID-Linked Smell Loss
Loss of the sense of smell and taste is often an early and enduring symptom of COVID-19. Now, research suggests that for many COVID survivors with long-term sensory loss, it’s also depressing. Read More
Penn researcher explains why COVID-19 affects our sense of smell | 5 Questions
An early warning sign of a possible COVID-19 infection is losing one’s sense of smell. But why is that? What does it mean? And do people regain their sense of smell when they recover? Read More
Virginia’s Northam copes with what could be permanent loss of smell nearly eight months after coming down with covid-19
“We’d light fires in the evenings, and I could be right in the midst of the smoke coming off of that and not smell anything,” Northam said in an interview Thursday. Read More
The COVID-19 symptoms to watch out for
“Symptoms of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, can range from mild to severe. The most common include fever, a dry cough or shortness of breath, but there are other indications you could need to be tested or have a conversation with your doctor.” Read More
When coffee smells like gasoline: Covid isn’t just stealing senses — it may be warping them
Jennifer Spicer thought her days of feeling the effects of covid-19 were over. The fever, chills and severe fatigue that racked her body back in July had long dissipated. And much to the excitement of the self-described “foodie,” her senses of smell and taste were slowly returning…” Read More