Observational studyEuropean annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases2022
Incidence and duration of self-reported hearing loss and tinnitus in a cohort of COVID-19 patients with sudden chemosensory loss: A STROBE observational study.
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- 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
- COVID-19 and Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Pooled it
- Characteristics of Tinnitus in Patients Affected by COVID-19: A Systematic Review.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2025Review
- Persistent ENT Manifestations in Individuals who Recovered from COVID-19: A Systematic Review.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2024Review
- Incidence of hearing loss following COVID-19 among young adults in South Korea: a nationwide cohort study.EClinicalMedicine · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Ear-Related Problems in Individuals Recovered From COVID-19.Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 2024Article
- Google Trends Analysis of Otologic Symptom Searches Following COVID-19.Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 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
- Sudden Hearing Loss Waves: The Effect of COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination on the Inner Ear.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2024Review
- A Prospective Study on Post Covid Sudden Onset Sensory Neural Hearing Loss and Its Recovery.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2023Article
- A review on the impacts of COVID-19 on the auditory system: Implications for public health promotion research.Health promotion perspectives · 2023Review
- Relationship between tinnitus and olfactory dysfunction: audiovisual, olfactory, and medical examinations.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- An online survey on clinical characteristics of otologic symptoms linked to COVID-19 infection.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Adverse Audio-Vestibular Effects of Drugs and Vaccines Used in the Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19: A Review.Audiology research · 2022Article
- Self-reported Tinnitus and Vertigo or Dizziness in a Cohort of Adult Long COVID Patients.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Article
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 and the Pandemic on Tinnitus Patients.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimsTo investigate the self-reported audiological symptoms in a cohort of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and monitor improvement or recovery. MATERIAL AND
methodsFollowing the STROBE guidelines for observational studies, a retrospective questionnaire concerning audio-vestibular symptoms was conducted in a cohort of Danish COVID-19 patients with self reported chemosensory loss. Data regarding demographics, symptoms onset, duration and remission was registered in a REDCap database.
resultsOf the 225 respondents with chemosensory loss, 59 (26.2%) reported concomitant hearing loss (10.7%) or tinnitus (16.4%). In a follow-up questionnaire focused on ear-symptoms, severity, and duration (n=31), 17 reported hearing loss and 21 reported tinnitus. Debut of hearing loss and tinnitus were on average 10 and 30 days respectively, after onset of initial symptoms. Among the hearing loss patients, only two patients experienced full recovery, whereas 15 had partial or no recovery after on average 266 days from COVID-19 symptom onset. Among the tinnitus patients, 7/21 had full recovery, while 14 had partial or no recovery after on average 259 days from COVID-19 symptom onset.
conclusionIn a large Danish cohort of COVID-19 patients, a significant proportion experienced concomitant audiological symptoms which seem long lasting and with negative impact on quality of life. This study warrants further investigation of the association between COVID-19 and audio-vestibular symptoms, and the need for rehabilitation among convalescents.
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