ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2021
Tinnitus and equilibrium disorders in COVID-19 patients: preliminary results.
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- Audiovestibular Dysfunction Related to Long COVID-19 Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Characteristics, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Pooled it
- Peripheral nervous system involvement associated with COVID-19. A systematic review of literature.PloS one · 2023Pooled it
- Long COVID, audiovestibular symptoms and persistent chemosensory dysfunction: a systematic review of the current evidence.Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale · 2022Pooled it
- Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques · 2022Pooled it
- The prevalence of sensory changes in post-COVID syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Pooled it
- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and audio-vestibular disorders.International journal of immunopathology and pharmacologyPooled it
- High-Frequency TEOAE Amplitude Ratio Alterations in Newborns Exposed in Utero to Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Prospective Cohort Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Severe Bilateral Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Following Mild COVID-19 Infection Requiring Cochlear Implantation: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Tinnitus-Related Functional and Perceptual Impairments Following COVID-19 Vaccination: An Online Multi-Domain Survey Study.Audiology research · 2025Article
- Trajectory of Tinnitus Distress Across the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Self-Reported Symptoms.Audiology research · 2025Article
- Characteristics of Tinnitus in Patients Affected by COVID-19: A Systematic Review.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2025Review
- Early Detection of Hearing Impairment Signals Post-mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination: A Disproportionality Analysis Study on French Pharmacovigilance Database.Drug safety · 2025Article
- The Effects of COVID-19 on Tinnitus Severity and Quality of Life in Individuals With Subjective Tinnitus.Brain and behavior · 2025Article
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- Deep learning analysis of long COVID and vaccine impact in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): development of a risk calculator in a multicentric study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Observational
- Investigation of Postural Stability in Patients Individuals Who Have Recovered COVID-19.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
- Prevalence and prognosis of tinnitus in post-COVID-19 patients: a cross-sectional survey.Epidemiology and infection · 2024Article
- Persistent ENT Manifestations in Individuals who Recovered from COVID-19: A Systematic Review.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2024Review
- The Impact of Resistance Training on Equilibrium Abilities and Quality of Life in Older Adults after SARS-CoV-2 Survival.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Exploring the Prevalence of Tinnitus and Ear-Related Symptoms in China After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Online Cross-Sectional Survey.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeTinnitus and equilibrium disorders such as dizziness and vertigo have been reported by patients with COVID-19; however, they have been rarely investigated. The aim of this study was to study the prevalence of subjective tinnitus and dizziness in a sample of COVID-19 patients using an online 10-item close-ended questionnaire.
methodsA multicentric study that included 15 Italian hospitals in different regions was conducted using an online 10-item close-ended questionnaire developed to identify the presence of tinnitus and balance disorders in patients with COVID-19 between May 5 and June 10, 2020. The questionnaire was administered to 185 patients in a period of > 30 - < 60 days after diagnosis of COVID-19; responses were recorded in an online Excel spreadsheet. The questionnaire was composed of three sections: (1) demographic information; (2) presence and characteristics of tinnitus and dizziness after COVID-19 diagnosis; (3) possible association with migraine.
resultsThirty-four patients (18.4%) reported equilibrium disorders after COVID-19 diagnosis. Of these, 32 patients reported dizziness (94.1%) and 2 (5.9%) reported acute vertigo attacks. Forty-three patients (23.2%) reported tinnitus; 14 (7.6%) reported both tinnitus and equilibrium disorders.
conclusionThis study suggests that the presence of subjective otoneurological symptoms such as tinnitus and balance disorders can affect COVID-19 patients; further studies are necessary to investigate the prevalence and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these subjective symptoms in COVID-19 patients.
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