loss of sense of smell

Scientists once compared the abilities of humans versus canines in tracking a trail of chocolate essential oil laid down in an open field. Though the humans weren't nearly as proficient as the dogs, they did get better with practice.

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Will My Sense Of Smell Ever Return? Olfactory Insights From COVID And Beyond

4:31pm May 08, 2021

by Joanne Silberner

COVID-19 has renewed interest in a key way humans perceive the world. A reporter who hasn't been able to tell the scent of a rose from a sweaty gym shoe for decades takes heart in the latest science.

Fever, cough and shortness of breath were early on identified as symptoms of COVID-19, but additional symptoms are emerging.

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From Loss Of Smell To 'COVID Toes': What Experts Are Learning About Symptoms

5:29pm May 06, 2020

by Maria Godoy

It's not just a fever and dry cough. For milder cases of COVID-19, the array of symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, loss of smell and even lesions on the feet known as "COVID toes."