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
COVID-19 linked to sudden hearing loss in woman: A case report
“Gibson developed acute hearing loss in one ear, along with vertigo and tinnitus, several weeks after experiencing a mild COVID-19 infection in 2022.”
COVID-19 linked to sudden hearing loss in woman: A case report
Covid ear: Here’s how the virus can affect your hearing
From 2022 "Explaining Covid ear, Dr Jha said, 'As per researchers, the inner tissue of the human ear contains proteins that are susceptible to attack by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Thus, our ear may also show signs in the form of loss of balance or tinnitus.'”
Hearing loss and COVID-19: an umbrella review
"Hearing loss and COVID-19: an umbrella review"
Nurse sounds a warning on hearing loss for COVID-19 patients
"registered nurse with a clinical background in neonatal intensive care, has documented her experience with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) five weeks after testing positive to COVID-19. She was fully vaccinated."
Sudden irreversible hearing loss post COVID-19
Sudden irreversible hearing loss post COVID-19
Dr Ben King 🌏 on Twitter
"The daughter of a friend has Covid and has experienced sudden hearing loss (and extreme pain inside their ears) overnight. This virus should not be allowed to spread freely amongst our population."
The hidden Covid 'symptom' only YOU can hear - and it affects 1 in 6 patients
"A more recent study suggested that tinnitus is a problem for more than a third of people who have long Covid.
The research, by King’s College London, was based on questioning thousands of people from 56 countries."
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."
laurie allee on Twitter
"SARS-CoV-2 virus interacts with inner ear cells like hair cells, nerve fibers, supporting cells and neuron insulators known as Schwann cells ... SARS-CoV-2 virus is capable of infecting the hair cells of the inner ear, as well as the Schwann cells."
Can COVID-19 Cause Hearing Loss?
"Although a definitive link has not yet been established, there is some evidence to suggest COVID infection may contribute to hearing loss in some patients. Why? Here is what we currently know:"
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."
COVID-19-related sudden sensorineural hearing loss
"Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) can be a feature of COVID-19. It may present alone or with other symptoms of the disease."