Most people know that losing your sense of smell and taste — or anosmia, as it is known — is a common side-effect of Covid. Unfortunately, it usually means that once-appetising food and drink suddenly smell and taste repulsive. It was only after researching my symptoms that I discovered there was a name for what I was experiencing. Hot sauce and chilli flakes can help mask what I call the ‘Covid smell’. Professor Philpott is due to start a trial for potential treatments, while AbScent is currently working with the University of Reading to understand why some foods — coffee, onion and garlic — are more triggering than others.

Source: The Nation June 28, 2021 23:37 UTC