One of the striking features of the current wave is the frequent reporting of hoarseness or a hoarse voice among Covid patients. Unlike earlier waves where loss of taste and smell were hallmark symptoms, this time many patients complain of a dry or irritated cough accompanied by throat pain and hoarseness. Doctors from various hospitals have confirmed that hoarseness is now a common symptom seen in OPDs across India
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