The effect of traditional Chinese medicine treatment for post-viral olfactory dysfunction

Ma F, Zhang H, Li B, Cheng P, Ma Y, Yu M, Wang X · Medicine · 2021 April 23

Objective

To evaluate the effects of TCM on post-viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD).

Conclusions

This meta-analysis may provide more reliable evidence-based medical evidence for clinical practice to assist patient in relieving post-viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD).

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