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2022 Aug 23


Auris Nasus Larynx

COVID-19 Omicron variant-induced laryngitis.

Authors

Kimura Y, Hirabayashi E, Yano M, Fujitani S, Shioiri S
Auris Nasus Larynx. 2022 Aug 23.
PMID: 36114072.

Abstract

The COVID-19 omicron variant has a low affinity for the lower respiratory tract. However, upper respiratory tract symptoms, such as nasal discharge and sore throat, characterize the infection with this variant. Therefore, in laryngeal stenosis, disease severity assessment through blood oxygen saturation has not been useful.