COVID-19 related olfactory dysfunction: Neuropsychiatric, psychological, and cognitive effects

Download or read book COVID-19 related olfactory dysfunction: Neuropsychiatric, psychological, and cognitive effects written by Dalinda Isabel Sánchez-Vidaña and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olfactory dysfunction, also known as anosmia and hyposmia, is one of the most prevalent (80-90%) symptoms reported by patients with COVID-19. Outside the context of COVID-19, chemosensory dysfunction has been associated with decreased quality of life, anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment. In the setting of COVID-19, decreased sense of smell has been positively associated with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. The short-term and long-term neuropsychiatric implications of the olfactory dysfunction related to COVID-19 are still largely unexplored. Investigation of the neuropsychiatric sequelae of olfactory dysfunction related to COVID-19 infection is particularly critical to characterize the pathological effects of COVID-19 on brain function and to develop strategies to improve patient’s quality of life and mental wellbeing. In this Research Topic, Frontiers aims to highlight studies that investigate the neuropsychiatric, psychological, and cognitive consequences of COVID-19-related olfactory dysfunction, present current advances in the field, and anticipate health care needs for the development of therapeutic interventions.