Some COVID-19 patients still can’t smell after a year, while others experience distorted smells
Some COVID-19 patients who have recovered from the virus are still experiencing a loss of smell a year later, according to a new study.
Anosmia, the scientific term for a total or partial loss of smell, is considered one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 – so much so that it is the symptom that made many people aware they had contracted the disease in the first place.
Although many patients will recover their sense of smell rather quickly once they have gotten over the illness, some people are still not able to smell several months – or even a year – after the fact.
According to a French research team, 96.1% of patients recovered their sense of smell a year later, but nearly 4% still are not able to smell, and scientists aren’t sure when or if their sense of smell will ever return.
Some studies have suggested that the loss of the sense of smell is a better predictor of the disease than other symptoms like fever and cough, particularly because other symptoms could point to cold or flu instead.
The reason COVID-19 can cause this frustrating and potentially dangerous problem is related to a receptor in some cells in the olfactory epithelium known as ACE2. This is a protein that binds to the spike protein found on the virus that causes COVID-19. Although scientists do not know precisely how the olfactory sensory cells die, they do know that it doesn’t impact the olfactory sensory neurons that are responsible for bringing sensory signals to the brain, affecting the olfactory epithelium and sustentacular cells instead.
Some patients are also experiencing distorted smells
The loss of smell that is experienced by COVID-19 patients is very different from other types of anosmia, such as the anosmia caused by the inflammation that leads to sinusitis. Interestingly, before their sense of smell returns, some patients are experiencing parosmia, which occurs when you smell something that you should not be smelling – and it is most often an unpleasant odor.
One woman who spoke to the New York Times explained how parosmia caused her toothbrush to taste dirty, prompting her to replace it before realizing the toothpaste was the problem. Coffee smelled like gasoline to her, and she said she spent a lot of money on groceries that she couldn’t end up using as a result. More than one patient has reported being unable to tolerate onions, garlic or meat.
This problem can even be dangerous as it could leave people unable to detect gas leaks or fires in their home – something that happened to a family in Waco, Texas, who were unable to detect that their house was on fire thanks to a loss of smell due to COVID-19. Although they were able to escape in time, their house could not be saved.
Researchers believe that this is due to a faulty rewiring of a circuit in the brain that gives people the wrong scent. This eventually resolves itself in some people and patients can regain their sense of smell, although it may not be as strong as it was before their infection.
The Global Consortium of Chemosensory Research reports that 80 percent of people who had COVID-19 symptoms lost their sense of smell, and many of these people also lost their sense of taste. The loss of the sense of smell happens early on, typically within the first few days of infection.
Researchers are now exploring the question of whether smell loss has some sort of protective effect, such as serving as some type of immune reaction that turns off the olfactory neurons so the virus cannot make its way to the brain.
Cassie B.
Gene Editing mRNA Tech DEADLY Premeditated Military-Grade Bioweapon Cause Cancer & Disease
Dr Eddy Bettermann MD focus on Biological Medicine (Biologische Medizin) #Biological #Medicine #videos http://bit.ly/2LF3Ro3, Darkfield Microscopy (Dunkelfeld Mikroskopie), Orthomolecular Medicine (Orthomolekulare Medizin), Ayurvedic Medicine (Ayurveda), Psychosomatic Medicine (Psychosomatische Medizin), raw food (Rohkost), fasting (Fasten):
Our primary integrative medicine goal is the maintenance of your health and wellness, and we are committed to safe and effective healthcare.
Our specialties include online integrative medicine education by alternative doctor: food and allergy management through the use of Integrative medical therapy, Environmental Medicine, General Family Medicine, Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Chronic Fatigue, ADHD, autism, Fibromyalgia, Yeast/Fungus related diseases – Candidacies, mercury dental replacement and detoxification, Natural Thyroid Replacement, Weight loss, Lyme Disease, Irritable Bowel Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Addiction related programs, Intestinal Dysbiosis, as well as trigger point therapy using Neural Therapy.
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD, physician from Germany, consultant and teacher in biological medicine, especially dark field microscopy known as Live Blood Analysis in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines. But he lecture also in the USA, Canada and the U.A.E. He speaks english and german.
https://dreddymd.com/2017/01/17/the-interactive-live-blood-cd-and-the-certified-training-live-blood-analysis-online-course/
https://dreddymd.com/courses/
https://dreddymd.com/2017/01/17/live-blood-microscopy-analysis-darkfield-course/
“Let thy Food be thy Medicine and thy Medicine be thy Food.” — Hippocrates
Physician Member of the Medical Board at AOX Singapore,
Medical Doctor at Nurse Mobile Clinic and
Physician at DrEddy Clinic
Our Mission:
The mission of the Integrative Medicine is to search for the most effective treatments for patients by combining both conventional and alternative approaches that address all aspects of health and wellness – biological, psychological, social and spiritual. Biological Medicine is a big part of my work and so is Dark field Microscopy, what I use in my daily practice and what I teach more then 15 years in Asia and around the world: Live Blood Analysis in dark field based on Haematology.
We utilize Live blood analysis since 2004, conventional as well as specialty laboratories for a thorough diagnostic work up of the disease in question. Our integrative medicine treatment regimens are especially unique and are tailored specifically to the individual needs of each patient.
Our Mission: don’t harm, prevent, use food as medicine
We are a reliable partner for integrative medicine in Medical Spa & Clinic Development and integrative medicine Education Training for alternative doctors – we bring different holistic approaches, like Integrative Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda Medicine together. On your request we offer our service in your place as well.
Heavy metal poisoning
Heavy metal poisoning is much more common than most people realize, and if you’re thinking that it doesn’t apply to you because you haven’t been exposed to any, think again. If you’ve eaten fish regularly, had amalgam fillings, received vaccinations, drank contaminated water, or done industrial or agricultural work or pharmaceutical manufacturing, there’s a good chance that you have a fair amount of toxic metals in your system..
We are here to help and to educate!
Wishing your health and happiness
Dr Eddy Bettermann MD
We are affiliated The Wellness Company https://bit.ly/3V726zc
The Wellness Company Coupon for membership, supplements, doctor appointment, online consultation https://bit.ly/3V5NsIy
DrEddyClinic is affiliate of Amazon and get commission for the products, which we recommend https://www.amazon.com/shop/dreddyclinic , same as GlobalHealing https://dreddymd.com/shop/supplements/
View all posts by dreddymd
Some COVID-19 patients who have recovered from the virus are still experiencing a loss of smell a year later, according to a new study.
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 