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Ahmadreza Nazeri1, Amir Majidpour1, Ali Nazeri2
1Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|May 15, 2024
Summary
COVID-19 survivors show increased prevalence of tinnitus, hyperacusis, and hearing and balance issues. This study highlights potential long-term ear-related symptoms post-infection, emphasizing the need for further research.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- COVID-19 infection has been linked to various neurological and systemic effects.
- The prevalence of specific ear, hearing, and balance problems following COVID-19 recovery requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of tinnitus, hyperacusis, hearing loss, and balance problems in individuals recovered from COVID-19.
- To compare self-reported ear and hearing symptoms between confirmed COVID-19, possible COVID-19, and non-COVID-19 groups.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1649 participants who completed a survey.
- Participants were categorized into confirmed COVID-19, possible COVID-19, and non-COVID-19 groups.
- Self-reported symptoms including hearing loss, tinnitus, aural fullness, hyperacusis, and balance problems were collected post-infection.
Main Results:
- Among confirmed COVID-19 cases, 16% reported decreased hearing, 21.5% tinnitus, 22.5% aural fullness, 26.1% hyperacusis, and 17.3% balance problems.
- Confirmed COVID-19 patients showed significantly higher odds ratios for self-reported hearing loss (OR=1.96), tinnitus (OR=1.63), aural fullness (OR=1.8), hyperacusis (OR=2.2), and balance problems (OR=2.99) compared to the non-COVID-19 group.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with confirmed COVID-19 infection exhibit a higher prevalence of self-reported ear-related symptoms compared to a non-COVID-19 group.
- These findings suggest a potential association between COVID-19 and persistent auditory and vestibular issues.
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