Anosmia and hyposmia, the inability or decreased ability to smell, is estimated to afflict 3–
20% of the population. Risk of olfactory dysfunction increases with old age and may also …

Background The literature regarding clinical olfaction, olfactory loss, and olfactory
dysfunction has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, with an exponential rise in the …

Background Olfactory impairments and anosmia from COVID-19 infection typically resolve
within 2–4 weeks, although in some cases, symptoms persist longer. COVID-19-related …

Impaired sense of smell occurs in a fraction of patients with COVID-19 infection, but its effect
on cerebral activity is unknown. Thus, this case report investigated the effect of COVID-19 …

The human brain sustains a slow but progressive decline in function as it ages and these
changes are particularly profound in cognitive processing. A potential contributor to this …

Olfactory dysfunctions affect a larger portion of population (up to 15% with partial olfactory
loss, and 5% with complete olfactory loss) as compared to other sensory dysfunctions (eg …

For the visual and auditory senses, an array of studies has reported on neuronal
reorganization processes after sensory loss. In contrast to this, neuroplasticity has been …

Background Post-viral olfactory dysfunction is a common cause of both short-and long-term
smell alteration. The coronavirus pandemic further highlights the importance of post-viral …

Purpose of Review A number of sequelae after acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
significantly affect the quality of life of patients. The chemosensory disorders including …

It is suggested that the brain undergoes plastic changes in order to adapt to changing
environmental needs. Sensory deprivation results in decreased input to the brain leading to …