Anosmia: a COVID-19 symptom that must be investigated by rhinoplasty surgeons

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The rapid spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has led to a change in plastic and aesthetic surgery daily practice. At the present time, many countries in Europe, and the world in general, are starting “phase 2.” These regulations provide for a gradual return to normal activities in order to minimize the risk of further infection. In countries like China, which represent the point of comparison because they are at a more advanced stage in the fight against the pandemic, phase 2 has represented a problematic period, not free from complications. Of course, the resumption of post-lockdown activities could easily cause an increase in the number of infections. To overcome such a problem, it will be mandatory to identify asymptomatic patients, basing the diagnosis on their initial symptoms. …