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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Long-COVID Syndrome | Research

Diode laser in management of loss of taste sensation in patients with post-COVID syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

Authors: Alshaimaa Ahmed Shabaan, Islam Kassem, Aliaa Ibrahium Mahrous, Inass aboulmagd, Mai Badrah, Mohamed Attalla, Shaimaa Mohsen Refahee

Published in: BMC Oral Health | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Objective

Loss of taste (ageusia) is a symptom observed following recovery from COVID-19 infection. The loss of taste and smell sensation may negatively affect patients’ quality of life (QoL). The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Diode Laser in managing loss of taste sensation in patients with post-COVID syndrome versus the placebo.

Material and method

The study sample was 36 patients who complained of persistent loss of taste sensation following COVID-19. The patients were randomly assigned to one of the two groups according to the received treatment: Group I (laser treatment) and Group II (light treatment), with each patient receiving a diode laser treatment or placebo from the same operator. Taste sensation was subjectively measured after treatment for four weeks.

Results

The results demonstrated a significant difference between both groups regarding taste restoration after one month (p = 0.041), with Group II having a significantly higher percentage of cases 7 (38.9%) with partial taste restoration. In contrast, a significantly higher proportion of Group I 17 cases (94.4%) had complete taste restoration (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

The present study concluded that using a Diode laser 810 nm aided in a more rapid recovery from loss of taste dysfunction.

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Title: Diode laser in management of loss of taste sensation in patients with post-COVID syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
Authors: Alshaimaa Ahmed Shabaan
Islam Kassem
Aliaa Ibrahium Mahrous
Inass aboulmagd
Mai Badrah
Mohamed Attalla
Shaimaa Mohsen Refahee
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Long-COVID Syndrome
COVID-19
Taste Disorder
Post-COVID Syndrome
Diode Laser
Laser
Published in: BMC Oral Health / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6831
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02952-w

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Diode laser in management of loss of taste sensation in patients with post-COVID syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

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Material and method

Results

Conclusion

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