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You have heard that Covid-19 causes shortness of breath and fever, but another symptom appears in a breath of 50% of people who test positive, suggests a new study.

"Nearly half of people who contract the COVID-19 experienceChanges in their sense of tasteA new analysis led by a University of Toledo Researuse has found: "ReportsNew medical life sciences. "Systematic review, published in the journalGastroenterology, could provide another diagnostic board for clinicians who suspect that their patients may have the disease. "

The number can be greater than 50%

Although the new change of taste and smell has been largely reported - in fact, they are both on the official list of the symptoms of the CDC - what are the news they are so widespread. "Previous studies have not noted this symptom, and it was probably because of the severity of other symptoms such as coughing, fever and breathable difficulty," Dr. Muhammad Aziz, head of internal medicine residing in Utoleto and the main author of the document. "We were starting to note that the meaning of altered or lost taste was also present, not only here and there, but in a significant proportion."

According to the university, the number could still be more than 50%. "Aziz and its research collaborators analyzed data from five studies carried out between mid-January and the end of March. Of the 817 patients studied, 49.8% experienced changes in their sense of taste. Researchers suspect that the True prevalence could be even higher because some of the studies were based on patient table exams, which may not have noted all the symptoms. "

Another study goes back. In a 2013 COVID-19 patient study, "the loss of smell and headaches were the most common symptoms. A total of 1,754 patients (87%) reported a loss of smell, while 1 136 (56%) reported a dysfunction of tastes, "the authors reported in theAnnals of internal medicine. "These results highlight the importance of considering the loss of smell and taste in the diagnosis of mild to moderate Covid-19," he added.

Aziz, for one, believes that loss of taste should be part of each screening test. "Not just for the presumed ICIVD patients, but also for the general population to identify healthy carriers of the virus," he said.

What if you lose your sense of taste

If you suddenly lose your sense of taste or smell, it may be time to test the COVID-19. Call your medical professional and ask yourself if you have another of these additional coronavirus symptoms:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Tired
• Muscle or body
• Headache
• Irritated throat
• Congestion or flowing nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

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