“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.”
“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.
“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.”
ear abnormalities common in conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and #LongCOVID.
Hearing loss and tinnitus were frequent
