Most people who lose taste and / or smell as a result of Covid-19 will eventually regain the two senses in the first few months of recovery. A new study analyzes survey data found that some people are more likely to regain this sensory in that time period compared to others, and the main factor when playing is age.

Youth is often a benefit when it comes to recovering from disease and Covid-19 is no exception. According to a survey of nearly 800 people who tested the positive Covid-19, those under the age of 40 were more likely to regain sense of smell or taste compared to those who were older.

Of every five people who contracted Covid-19, four of them would regain the sense of smell and their flavor lost in the first six months of recovery. This new study looks at which patients are more likely to experience this reversal; This finding was based on a response from 798 adults surveyed at the age of 18 years and over who had tested positive.

Outside of age, the existing conditions can also play a factor whether someone gets a sensory back within six months of recovery. For example, researchers report that people who have a history of head injuries tend to get their smell back in the first six months. Also, this study found that people who experienced shortness of breath as a result of Covid-19 were also less likely than other patients to restore their smell.

However, patients who experience nose congestion while pain is more likely to get the smell again – and that’s because some of them may not be able to kiss something because it’s so crowded. Others, however, may lose the sense of smell or feeling due to nerve damage caused by the SARS-COV-2 virus. When extrapolated with the full population of people who have contracted Covid-19 throughout the world, around 20 million people may face losing this senses outside the first six months.