Psychiatric outcomes in outpatients affected by long COVID: A link between mental health and persistence of olfactory complaint.

Background: Anosmia was one of the main symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A psychiatric history ( depression) may be an independent contributor to the risk of COVID-19 diagnosis, and COVID-19 survivors appear to have an increased risk of neuropsychiatric sequelae (bidirectional association).

Aim: To compare the rate of psychiatric disorder among post-COVID patients without anosmia patients with persistent olfactory complaints.

Impact of post-COVID-19 olfactory disorders on quality of life, hedonic experiences and psychiatric dimensions in general population.

Background And Objective: Olfactory disorders in COVID-19 impact quality of life and may lead to psychological impairments. Prevalence ranges from 8 to 85%, persisting in about 30% of cases. This study aimed to evaluate the 6-month post-COVID-19 impact on quality of life, hedonic experiences, anxiety and depression due to olfactory disorders.