Eye and Nose Conditions

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Flashcards about the damage to the olfactory epithelium, conjunctivitis and cataracts.

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Olfactory Epithelium Damage

Viruses like Covid-19 can damage supporting cells of the olfactory epithelium, causing temporary reduced function of chemoreceptors in the nose.

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Conjunctivitis

Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyeball.

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Cataracts

A clouding of the lens resulting from the aggregation of proteins, common with aging.

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Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis caused by bacteria.

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Viral Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis caused by a virus.