• Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Mar 2021

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    Otolaryngology in the COVID-19 pandemic era: the impact on our clinical practice.

    • Andreas Anagiotos and Georgios Petrikkos.
    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nicosia General Hospital, 215 Nicosia - Limassol Old Road, 2029, Nicosia, Cyprus. andreas.anagiotos@gmail.com.
    • Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Mar 1; 278 (3): 629-636.

    PurposeTo give an overview of the current knowledge about COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on otolaryngology clinical practice.MethodsRecent findings about SARS-CoV-2 virus and the COVID-19 infection it causes are reviewed. In addition to international databases and in the absence of hard scientific data, literature search included reports published online from scientific societies and other institutions.ResultsThe role of anosmia as a COVID-19-related symptom is presented. Further, considerations about steroid administration in ENT-related conditions are also discussed. Due to the close work with mucosa surfaces of the upper aerodigestive tract, otolaryngologists and surrounding staff are considered high risk for coronavirus transmission. Hence, staff protection measures for ENT examinations, surgeries and other procedures during COVID-19 pandemic are recommended.ConclusionKnowledge and evidence about the impact of COVID-19 infection on otolaryngology clinical practice are accumulating rapidly. Additionally to patient's management, safety of health care professionals should be a main goal right now by following strict safety guidelines.

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