Covid and the Ears

Covid and the Ears

#tinnitus "#hearing loss" #vertigo
How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear
How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear

“New research finds that cells in the ear are susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, causing symptoms that include dizziness, ear ringing, and hearing loss.

Experts say that other viruses may also cause hearing loss, and newborns can be especially at risk.”

New research finds that cells in the ear are susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, causing symptoms that include dizziness, ear ringing, and hearing loss. Experts say that other viruses may also cause hearing loss, and newborns can be especially at risk.
·healthline.com·
How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear
Can COVID-19 Cause Tinnitus?
Can COVID-19 Cause Tinnitus?
Study conducted by The University of Manchester published in the International Journal of Audiology: "scientists estimated that 7.6% of people infected with COVID-19 experienced hearing loss, 14.8% suffered from tinnitus and 7.2% reported vertigo."
·health.clevelandclinic.org·
Can COVID-19 Cause Tinnitus?
COVID-19 can infect the inner ear
COVID-19 can infect the inner ear
"...recommends hearing tests be routine for anyone diagnosed with COVID-19...new-onset hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo, and has had any exposure to the virus, they should be tested and monitored for worsening symptoms by their health care provider."
·scopeblog.stanford.edu·
COVID-19 can infect the inner ear
SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear
SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear

SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear

SARS-CoV-2 can infect inner ear cells, specifically hair cells and Schwann cells, which are crucial for hearing and balance.

Some COVID-19 patients developed hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, suggesting a link between the virus and these symptoms.

·nih.gov·
SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear