Otorhinolaryngologic manifestations of long COVID-19 infection among patients at the Quezon City General Hospital
https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v39i2.2167
- Author:
Ma. Nina Kristine C. Sison
1
;
Emmanuel Tadeus S. Cruz
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Quezon City General Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
post-acute COVID-19;
ongoing symptomatic COVID-19;
post-COVID-19;
otorhinolaryngologic symptoms
- MeSH:
COVID-19;
SARS-CoV-2;
Long COVID;
Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome;
Long Haul COVID-19;
Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome;
Rhinorrhea
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2024;39(2):32-36
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:To determine the otorhinolaryngologic manifestations of long COVID-19 infection among patients consulting at the Quezon City General Hospital.
Methods
Design:Cross-Sectional Study
Setting:Tertiary Government Hospital
Participants:Patients aged 18 years old and above, who previously tested positive for the SARS-COV-2 Test, and consulted with otolaryngologic problems at the Outpatient department, Emergency Room, or were dmitted, or referred from other services to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, from October 2022 to January 2023 were considered for inclusion.
Results:Out of 150 participants, 127 (84.67%) reported having otorhinolaryngologic symptoms. Five percent (5%) had ongoing symptomatic COVID-19 (4 to 12 weeks) and 11% had post COVID-19 syndrome (>12 weeks). Patients with long COVID-19 had rhinorrhea (54.51%), hyposmia (51.47%), dysgeusia (48.9%), anosmia (48.53%), sore throat (47.8%), ageusia (29.78%), tinnitus (23.53%), ear pain (23.53%), phantosmia (21.33%), and dizziness (11.76%). Out of 25 patients with long COVID, only 2 had pneumonia and 1 was hospitalized and eventually recovered.
Conclusion:This study showed a prevalence rate of 16% of long COVID-19 with rhinorrhea as the most prominent symptom. Long-term monitoring is essential and patients who had COVID should be advised to report any lingering illness which may subsequently develop. Physicians should be vigilant and aware of the clinical manifestations of long COVID in order to institute proper intervention.
- Full text:2024120310390783544Ot.pdf
