The People could not Identify Two Specific Odors Were Most Likely to Test Positive for COVID-19

According to foreign media BGR, loss of smell and taste are the most common symptoms of the new coronavirus--and one of the clearest indicators of the possible presence of the COVID-19 virus. A new study in India took a closer look at this particular indicator of the new coronavirus to see if the loss of the ability to recognize specific odors may be a more definite symptom of new coronary pneumonia. What the scientists discovered was that study participants who were unable to identify two of the five odors in the study were most likely to test positive for COVID-19.

According to a recent analysis by the New York Times, almost 90% of patients with COVID-19 report loss of smell and taste, and a study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center even found that approximately 25% of people diagnosed with COVID-19 report Said that this is their only symptom. And now, researchers have learned more key information about smell and the presence of COVID-19 especially about when people report losing the ability to recognize specific smells. A new study in India is trying to determine whether the failure to recognize certain odors may be more warning signs. This includes five common odors in India: mint, fennel, coconut oil, garlic and cardamom. The testers also made a set of test tools to make things easier, so that people can try this test at home. Research participants with olfactory problems said that the inability to smell coconut oil and peppermint is one of the clearest indicators that may indicate a positive COVID-19 test. Nearly 25% of participants could not smell mint, and nearly 21% of participants said they could not smell coconut oil. The Vanderbilt University team answered in this way when explaining why and the virus can cause the loss of smell and taste. "One possibility is that people with upper respiratory tract infections often have congestion, drainage and other nasal symptoms that prevent smells from reaching the olfactory nerves at the top of the nasal cavity." "However, we believe that, especially for people with long-term or permanent loss of olfactory function, the main reason is that the virus can cause an inflammatory response inside the nose, leading to the loss of smell or olfactory neurons."