Published Sep 27, 2022

Sniffing Out the Cause of Smell Loss

Sanjay Gupta and smell expert Zara Patel delve into the epidemic of smell loss in COVID-19 patients, sharing personal stories and highlighting innovative smell recovery strategies like olfactory training, while offering hope for improving quality of life.

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Sniffing Out the Cause of Smell Loss

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Personal Stories

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Personal StoriesThe episode explores the profound impact of parosmia on COVID-19 patients, highlighting personal stories and the challenges of living with distorted senses. Zara Patel shares insights into coping strategies, including olfactory training, offering hope for those affected.

Personal Stories

Smell Recovery TechniquesZara Patel explores the potential of olfactory training and other therapies to aid in smell recovery for COVID long haulers. She shares insights into innovative treatments and ongoing research that offer hope for those affected by smell loss.

Smell Recovery Techniques

Smell Loss EpidemicZara Patel, a Stanford University smell expert, discusses the rise in smell loss cases due to COVID-19 and the potential for recovery through olfactory training. She highlights the profound impact of smell loss on quality of life and its links to other diseases.

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