Table 2.
Otolaryngological complaints associated with COVID-19 Infection.
| Severity | Absence (0) | Tolerable (1) | Medium (2) | Unbearable (3) | Exhausting (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal obstruction | 5 (10) | 5 (10) | 15 (30) | 20 (40) | 5 (10) |
| Rhinorrhoea | 10 (20) | 13 (26) | 18 (36) | 5 (10) | 4 (8) |
| Postnasal drip | 20 (40) | 15 (30) | 10 (20) | 3 (6) | 2 (4) |
| Sore throat | 23 (46) | 12 (24) | 8 (16) | 5 (10) | 2 (4) |
| Face pain | 20 (40) | 10 (20) | 6 (12) | 7 (14) | 7 (14) |
| Ear pain | 35 (70) | 5 (10) | 4 (8) | 3 (6) | 3 (6) |
| Tearing alteration | 12 (24) | 14 (28) | 10 (20) | 6 (12) | 8 (16) |
| Dry mouth | 25 (50) | 16 (32) | 5 (10) | 3 (6) | 1 (2) |
| Dysphagia | 4 (8) | 26 (52) | 10 (20) | 7 (14) | 3 (6) |
| Dyspnoea | 30 (60) | 11 (22) | 4 (8) | 4 (8) | 1 (2) |
| Dysphonia | 43 (86) | 6 (12) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Percentages are in brackets. Patients had to rate each of the following symptoms in terms of their relationship with your COVID-19 infection.