Many older adults lose their smell – and COVID-19 makes them more vulnerable

Smell loss – a symptom of COVID-19 – is more common than many people realize. More than half of seniors experience olfactory dysfunction, but the vast majority don't realize it because it occurs gradually. Some experts recommend smell training for people who lose their sense during a viral infection.

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