Table 4.
Comparison between the number of patients with olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions, eye dryness, Xerostomia and tinnitus during convalescence (Condition A) and after 15 days from RT-PCR SARS-COV-2 negativity (Condition B).
| Condition A | Condition B | p value | Odd ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olfactory dysfunction | 46/50 | 9/50 | <0.001 | 52.39 (14.9–182.9) |
| Gustatory dysfunction | 35/50 | 4/50 | <0.001 | 26.81 (8.1–87.9) |
| Eye dryness | 32/50 | 6/50 | <0.001 | 13.03 (4.6–36.5) |
| Xerostomia | 16/50 | 1/50 | 0.002 | 23.05 (2.9–182.2) |
| Hearing loss | 20/50 | 9/50 | 0.017 | 3.03 (1.21–7.59) |
| Tinnitus | 10/50 | 5/50 | 0.16 | 2.25 (0.7–7.1) |