She said there is still a lack of assistance available to many people who experience the distressing condition, some of whom may develop it regardless of vaccination.
Ms Kelly said: “Parosmia, which we estimate to affect approximately 50 percent of our Covid-19 members, is a symptom that can create difficulties in managing daily life.
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“This distortion to the sense of smell can make day-to-day eating unbearable and cause anxiety and loss of wellbeing.
“There is still a lack of support and resources from healthcare providers, and many people are suffering in silence.”
Source: Daily Express
