Loss of smell and taste in COVID-19 infection in adolescents.

Objectives: To study the prevalence, clinical course and outcomes of olfactory and taste dysfunction in COVID-19 positive adolescents.

Methods: This prospective study was carried out from May to August 2020. The adolescents, aged 10-19 years, who were detected COVID-19 positive by RT-PCR with mild to moderate disease were included in the study.

Is there a correlation between viral load and olfactory & taste dysfunction in COVID-19 patients?

Objectives: To evaluate the correlation between cycle threshold (Ct) value and occurrence of olfactory and taste dysfunction in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: This comparative study included COVID-19 patients diagnosed by reverse transcription- polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) based test at our hospital with mild to moderate disease. The demographic details and detailed clinical history of the patient, including history of loss of smell and taste was taken at the time of presentation.

Influence of Deviated Nasal Septum on Nasal Epithelium: An Analysis.

Nasal obstruction is one of the most common complaint that ENT surgeon faces in his day to day practice. Deviated nasal septum is the most common cause for the nasal obstruction. It causes altered airflow dynamics which leads to various histopathological changes in nasal mucosa.