Other people reported opposite reactions as a result of parosmia.
Another participant described their testimony of suddenly developing parosmia months after recovering from the virus: “Four months into recovery the rancid/metallic taste and smell hit me.
“Since then I cannot eat much. I simply can’t eat enough to workout AND my shortness of breath didn’t help.
“Since then, I’ve been rapidly losing weight and I honestly do not recognise my body.
“This affects me mentally because I don’t like the way I’m starting to look.
“I have to force feed myself to get nutrients and honestly I’ve lost my appetite because of how nasty food tastes and smells.
“I have absolutely no energy and severe fatigue. My eyes are sunken in from malnutrition.”