“About 15% of COVID-19 patients developed persistent tinnitus symptoms.
Among those already suffering from tinnitus, 40% experienced a worsening of their symptoms after contracting COVID-19.”
A third of former COVID-19 patients reported tinnitus after infection.
As tinnitus severity increased, the chances of natural recovery decreased.
Severe tinnitus was strongly associated with long-term hearing loss, anxiety, and emotional disorders.
“Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear The prevalence of auditory symptoms in Covid-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems.”
“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.”
