Breathing CORONA into the PSYCHE: An Interesting Case Series During COVID-19 Pandemic

The ongoing COVID 19 pandemic has taken a toll on not only physical health but the mental well being of the individuals too. This novel virus has shaken the very fabric of the society. Every individual irrespective of his education and socioeconomic status has been affected by this pandemic. It is surprising to see how the effects of this pandemic slowly crept into the psyche of the individuals thereby unleashing symptoms which were hidden till now. This series highlights few such cases where the presenting symptoms were initially thought to be ENT disorders but later revealed themselves as severe psychiatric symptoms in disguise. It is pertinent to note that timely intervention helped these individuals to recover completely and go back to leading a normal life in spite of prevailing uncertainty about the pandemic.