Recovered From A Long COVID-19 Told About An Unusual Consequence

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The survivors of the "lingering coronavirus" spoke about the unusual consequences of the disease, according to Sky News. They said they had parosmia after recovering from COVID-19. That is, patients began to recognize non-existent odors. In particular, some of them complained that they smelled "disgusting" fish or sulfur odors, as well as a "sweetish unpleasant odor". Professor Nirmal Kumar told the agency that this is the case with the coronavirus, which is a neurotropic infection. "It hits the nerves in the palate - it's like a shock to your nervous system," Kumar said. The charity AbScent has reportedly begun collecting information on the manifestation of anosmia or parosmia. She plans to take part in the development of treatment methods in this way. The organization also advised parosmia sufferers to undergo "olfactory training", namely to inhale the smells of a carnation, rose or lemon every day for 20 seconds. Earlier, Natalya Pshenichnaya, deputy director for clinical and analytical work of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor, reported on such common consequences of coronavirus as weakness and fatigue. In addition, those who have had COVID-19 may experience cognitive impairment.