Background: As COVID19 is a pandemic disease with a variety of symptoms. It was a must to study these symptoms focusing on ENT symptoms both during the illness and post recovery.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of otolaryngological manifestations in COVID-19 patients. Methods: A non-random cross sectional observational study included 18 patients had COVID-19. They underwent otorhinolaryngology examination. Subjective methods were used for smell and taste and audiovestibular evaluation. PTA was performed in all frequencies to determine the type and level of hearing impairment.VNG was done to detect vestibular insults if present. Results: The sample collected showed that 14 (77.7%) patients felt dizzy. Regarding smell affection, 11(61.1%) patients had smell affection of varying degrees. Sore throat and dysphagia were reported in 55.5% of patients. Dysphonia was in 6 (33.3%). Also, generalized symptoms were present in 13 (72.3%). Tinnitus only was present in 7 patients (38.9%) with 57.2% of them had normal hearing level, while the rest (42.8%) had hearing loss. As regards PTA findings, hearing impairment was bilateral in 16.66%, unilateral in 22.2% and normal hearing was noted in 61% of cases. VNG revealed central affection in 2 patients (11.1%) only. Conclusion: Audiovestibular system can be affected by SARS-COV-2 resulting in sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) and dizziness. No systematic research was done, so the real prevalence of COVID-19 related SSNHL and dizziness around the world is unknown. Further research needs to be done.
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