Why do we lose our sense of smell during COVID-19 infection?
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https://doi.org/10.22201/ceide.16076079e.2025.26.1.4Keywords:
SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, sustentacular cells, protein, smellAbstract
Following the prolonged global pause caused by the covid-19 pandemic, one of the most notable symptoms of the disease was the loss of smell, which affected many people in various ways. This article explores the reasons behind the variability in smell loss, explaining how factors such as genetics, viral load, and overall health influence this symptom. Additionally, it addresses the process by which smell is lost during sars–cov-2 infection and its physiological recovery process.
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