{"id":2557,"date":"2021-07-13T18:51:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T22:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=2557"},"modified":"2021-07-13T18:51:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T22:51:20","slug":"hearing-problems-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-problems-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Problems & COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over the past year, COVID-19 has been linked to a number of long-term conditions, such as heart damage, lung damage and neurological problems. Emerging data shows that hearing loss<\/a> may also be the result of being infected with the coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n

Hearing Loss as an Initial Symptom<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In rare cases, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) can occur as an initial symptom of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Iranian report from June of 2020<\/u><\/a> found that several patients experienced sudden hearing loss in one ear in addition to vertigo. Another report<\/u><\/a> published around the same time showed that an Egyptian man who tested positive for the virus but had no other symptoms also experienced SSNHL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is an audiological emergency. Seeking prompt treatment increases the chances of regaining your hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n

Hearing Loss as a Later Symptom<\/h2>\n\n\n

It is slightly more common, though still overall rare, to develop hearing loss and other ear-related problems like tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or dizziness in the days or weeks after being diagnosed with COVID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One systemic review published in February 2021<\/u><\/a> found that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n