Table 3 Prevalence and pattern of abnormalities of smell/taste
Variable | Count | Valid % |
|---|---|---|
Prevalence of specific forms of smell/taste abnormality | ||
 Nil | 286 | 49.4% |
 Total smell loss | 9 | 1.6% |
 Total taste loss | 60 | 10.4% |
 Total smell and taste loss | 140 | 24.2% |
 Partial smell loss | 16 | 2.8% |
 Partial taste loss | 18 | 3.1% |
 Partial smell and taste loss | 50 | 8.6% |
The overall prevalence of smell/taste abnormality | ||
 No smell/taste abnormality | 286 | 49.4% |
 Smell/taste abnormality of any form | 293 | 50.6% |
The onset of anosmia/dysgeusia to the diagnosis of COVID-19 | ||
 Before diagnosis of COVID-19 | 164 | 56.0% |
 After diagnosis of COVID-19 | 129 | 44.0% |
Other symptoms before the development of anosmia/dysgeusia | ||
 No other symptoms before the development of anosmia/dysgeusia | 69 | 23.5% |
 Other symptoms present before the development of anosmia/dysgeusia | 224 | 76.5% |
The onset of anosmia/dysgeusia | ||
 Gradual | 103 | 35.2% |
 Sudden | 190 | 64.8% |