Publications by authors named "Byeong-Su Jeong"
Effects of Air Pollution on Chemosensory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients.
J Korean Med Sci
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- A study examined the link between air pollution and loss of smell and taste in COVID-19 patients in Korea, analyzing data from over 60,000 confirmed cases reported in 2020.
- Results showed a higher incidence of chemosensory dysfunction among younger patients in urban areas and indicated that certain air pollutants, like particulate matter and sulfur dioxide, were correlated with these symptoms.
- The statistical analysis found that increased levels of specific pollutants just before and up to a week prior to the COVID-19 diagnosis significantly raised the likelihood of experiencing chemosensory dysfunction.