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Evaluating the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Various Sensory Functions

  • By

  • Ahmad Odeh

  • Veronica L. Formanek

  • Christina Smith

  • Nidhi Jha

  • Junichi Tajino

  • Jessica H. Lewis

  • Lauren Gastineau

  • Shivani Patel

  • Songzhu Zhao

  • Lai Wei

  • Aaron C. Moberly

  • Daniel M. Merfeld

  • Christopher T. Simons

  • Megan J. Kobel

  • Kai Zhao

  • February 27, 2026

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    COVID-19 has led to over 775 million cases and 7 million deaths, with neurological symptoms, including sensory dysfunction, being common among patients.

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    Smell dysfunction is a hallmark symptom of COVID-19, potentially involving both peripheral and central mechanisms affecting olfactory function.

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    Patients may experience long-term sensory dysfunctions, including taste and hearing impairments, with 73-76% reporting persistent symptoms 60-180 days post-diagnosis.

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    The study recruited 60 subjects with long COVID symptoms lasting over 3 months to evaluate the long-term impact on sensory functions using comprehensive tests.

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    Statistical analyses were conducted to explore relationships between sensory complaints and assess the sensitivity and specificity of various sensory measures.

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Evaluating the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Various Sensory Functions

  • by Ahmad Odeh, Veronica L. Formanek, Christina Smith, Nidhi Jha, Junichi Tajino, Jessica H. Lewis, Lauren Gastineau, Shivani Patel, Songzhu Zhao, Lai Wei, Aaron C. Moberly, Daniel M. Merfeld, Christopher T. Simons, Megan J. Kobel, Kai Zhao

  • February 27, 2026

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