Loss of smell is one of the most significant symptoms caused by Covid-19: in fact in several cases it can become a long-term problem. In this regard to treat it, according to a new study of University of East Anglia published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, corticosteroids are not recommended. Rather, the experts point to a workout that involves sniffing at least four different smells twice a day for several months.
Recovering the sense of smell after Covid
About one in five people who suffer from loss of smell due to Covid-19 - explains Professor Carl Philpott, one of the authors of the research - reports that their sense of smell has not returned to normal in a short time. Corticosteroids reduce theinflammation and doctors often prescribe them to help treat symptoms such as asthma. They are also considered a therapeutic option for the loss of smell caused by Covid-19. But they have well known potential side effects including fluid retention, hypertension, behavioral problems and mood swings. "
“Research shows that 90 percent of people have completely recovered their sense of smell after several months - continues Philpott - to this end we know that smell training could be useful. This involves smelling at least four different smells twice a day every day for several months. The aim is to help recovery based on neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganize itself to compensate for a change or injury ”.
Today's data
Meanwhile, the pandemic continues to affect our lives and the trend of the contagion curve in our country is always under close observation. According to the data provided by the Ministry of Health, the new positive cases registered in the last 24 hours are 12.965 (yesterday 13.446). The new deaths are 226 (yesterday 263). Overall, the currently positive subjects are 430.542 (yesterday 436.720); the discharged healed in the last 24 hours are 18.466 (yesterday 15.621). The swabs carried out are 378.202 (yesterday 338.771); in intensive care Covid patients are 2.522 (yesterday 2.583) still people infected with the virus remain in home isolation 409.639 (yesterday 414.747).
