Dr. Barry Dworkin

Ontario researchers investigate treatments for post-COVID smell problems (parosmia)

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 18, 2023

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Source:
Post-COVID smell problems? Ontario researchers investigate treatments

Reference:
COVID-19-Related Parosmia: An Exploratory Survey of Demographics and Treatment Strategies

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