Olfactory Dysfunction: A Diagnostic Symptom of COVID-19

Besides the common respiratory symptoms or viral pneumonia, COVID-19 is also presented with different neurological symptoms. Olfactory dysfunction (OD) impairment of sense smell one being reported in infection caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The severity varies from anosmia to microsmia hyposmia. OD could have a potential early screening and diagnostic value besides other In our descriptive concise review, we aimed elicit manifestation olfactory as an predictor SARS-CoV-2 infection. We are aiming establish, quick reliable assessment tool risk, among healthcare workers contact tracers, which can justify self-quarantine person well recommendation for testing on priority basis. focused on, any effect produce this symptom drug used treatment COVID-19, if old age patient showing extra influence develop COVID-19.