Assessment of mucociliary clearance as an indicator of nasal function in patients with COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.

Mehtap Koparal Ercan Kurt Emine Elif Altuntas Fatih Dogan

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

Nasal mucociliary clearance time was prolonged in COVID-19 patients compared to healthy controls. Thus, we conclude that smell and taste are crucial symptoms that should not be overlooked in patients suspected of COVID-19 disease.

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