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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.
#vestibular dysfunction#hearing loss#balance problems#dizziness#Post-Acute Conditions#long covid#brain#kids#pregnancy#ears#tinnitus#labyrinthitis#vertigo
·healthline.com·
How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear
Covid ear: Here’s how the virus can affect your hearing
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.'”

#Ears#hearing loss#tinnitus
·indianexpress.com·
Covid ear: Here’s how the virus can affect your hearing
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."
#tinnitus#Ears#hearing loss#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."
#Ears#tinnitus#vertigo#hearing loss
·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.

#Ears#hearing loss#vertigo#Schwann Cells#balance problems#tinnitus#Post-Acute Conditions#Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
·nih.gov·
SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear