First reported UK case of sudden permanent hearing loss linked to COVID-19 - BMJ Group
He noticed ringing (tinnitus) in his left ear followed by sudden hearing loss in that ear.
Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Audiometric Findings in Patients with Audiological Symptoms
“The prevalence of hearing loss in post-COVID-19 patients with audiological symptoms is 38% in this study. The degree of hearing loss and type of hearing loss in post-COVID-19 patients with audiological symptoms ranges from mild to predominantly sensorineural anacusis as the degree of hearing loss increases. The prevalence of sudden sensorineural hearing loss in post-COVID-19 patients with audiological symptoms in this study is 8.5%. “
The prevalence of hearing loss in post-COVID-19 patients with audiological symptoms is 38% in this study. The degree of hearing loss and type of hearing loss in post-COVID-19 patients with audiological symptoms ranges from mild to predominantly sensorineural anacusis as the degree of hearing loss increases. The prevalence of sudden sensorineural hearing loss in post-COVID-19 patients with audiological symptoms in this study is 8.5%.
A review on the impacts of COVID-19 on the auditory system: Implications for public health promotion research
“Our findings suggest several possible mechanisms for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) in COVID-19 patients, and COVID-19 infection could have deleterious effects on the inner ear, specifically on the hair cells of the cochlea despite patients being asymptomatic and early identification of SSNHL in COVID-19patients can save the hearing and also patient.”
Our findings suggest several possible mechanisms for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) in COVID-19 patients, and COVID-19 infection could have deleterious effects on the inner ear, specifically on the hair cells of the cochlea despite patients being asymptomatic and early identification of SSNHL in COVID-19patients can save the hearing and also patient.
Why COVID-19 Can Affect the Inner Ear and What That Means for People With Long COVID - Avail Hospital Lake Charles
Covid 19 and The Ears - Direct Viral Invasion of Inner Ear Cells
“Covid 19 and The Ears - Direct Viral Invasion of Inner Ear Cells
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences and illness, with emerging evidence suggesting that the virus can also affect the auditory system and cause hearing-related complications. This article explores the potential impact of COVID-19 on hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders.
- The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 can directly infect certain cell types in the inner ear, including hair cells and Schwann cells [1][3][4]. “
Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Patients with Long-COVID-19: Objective and Behavioral Audiometric Findings
“COVID-19 can damage the inner ear as well as the auditory pathway. Hearing loss may be the only symptom of COVID-19 or be a late complication of the disease due to postinfectious inflammation of the nerve tissue as a symptom of long COVID-19. Prolonged conduction of the auditory pathway shows the affinity of the virus to the nervous system as a symptom of long COVID. It is advisable to perform hearing diagnostics in patients after COVID-19 and provide them with specialist care."
Criteria for establishing an association between Covid-19 and hearing loss - PubMed
“Criteria for establishing an association between Covid-19 and hearing loss”
Criteria for establishing an association between Covid-19 and hearing loss
Hearing Loss-a Camouflaged Manifestation of COVID 19 Infection
“Otologic disorders among COVID19 affected individuals is becoming increasingly evident day by day. Assessment of hearing loss is of utmost importance to safeguard the cochlear function and prevent the progressive deterioration of cochlear hair cells [13, 14]. High frequency hearing loss and referred OAE was noted among significant number of COVID 19 positive patients in our case series.”
Otologic disorders among COVID19 affected individuals is becoming increasingly evident day by day. Assessment of hearing loss is of utmost importance to safeguard the cochlear function and prevent the progressive deterioration of cochlear hair cells [13, 14]. High frequency hearing loss and referred OAE was noted among significant number of COVID 19 positive patients in our case series.
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss after Covid-19 infection - PubMed
“Here, a case is being presented where the patient developed sudden sensorineural hearing loss after Covid-19 infection.”
Could sudden sensorineural hearing loss be the sole manifestation of COVID-19? An investigation into SARS-COV-2 in the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss - PubMed
“Could sudden sensorineural hearing loss be the sole manifestation of COVID-19? An investigation into SARS-COV-2 in the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss”
Could sudden sensorineural hearing loss be the sole manifestation of COVID-19? An investigation into SARS-COV-2 in the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Hearing Loss in SARS-CoV-2: What Do We Know?
“We would like to highlight on hearing loss as one of the clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection, notably sensorineural hearing loss.”
We would like to highlight on hearing loss as one of the clinical manifestations of
SARS-CoV-2 infection, notably sensorineural hearing loss.
Delta Variant of Covid-19 and Hearing Loss - PubMed
“the Delta variant happens to have a more frequent hearing loss as a symptom. The increased severity could be one of the reasons why hearing loss could be a typically seen symptom with high chances of occurrence of either a thrombosis, cross-reaction, labyrinthitis/neuritis, etc. and thus audiologists and otolaryngologists must be prepared for the post effect of the delta variant “
the Delta variant happens to have a more frequent hearing loss as a symptom. The increased severity could be one of the reasons why hearing loss could be a typically seen symptom with high chances of occurrence of either a thrombosis, cross-reaction, labyrinthitis/neuritis, etc. and thus audiologists and otolaryngologists must be prepared for the post effect of the delta variant
Hearing loss and COVID-19: an umbrella review - PubMed
“The findings suggest that despite being one of the rare complications of COVID-19, hearing loss can impact a patient's quality of life. The most common type reported was sensorineural hearing loss”
COVID-19 caused hearing loss - PubMed
“CONCLUSIONS: We found that 30 (40.5%) of the COVID-19 positive patients had sensorineural type of hearing loss. Across all age groups, there were statistically significant differences in frequencies between the COVID-19 positive patients and the control group. There were no significant differences in distributions of comorbidities between the patients with hearing loss and normal hearing patients.”
Ear abnormalities in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia (FM), Coronavirus-19 infectious disease (COVID) and long-COVID syndrome (PCS), sick-building syndrome (SBS), post-orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), and autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA): A systematic review
ear abnormalities common in conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and #LongCOVID.
Hearing loss and tinnitus were frequent
Covid associated with increased risk for hearing loss in young adults
New Lancet study shows Covid associated with more than 3x higher incidence of hearing loss in young adults. Being vaccinated & boosted didn't decrease risk
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.