Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jafari, Zahra; Kolb, Bryan; Mohajerani, Majid H.

doi:10.1017/cjn.2021.63

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“…From 17 included studies, the estimated prevalence was 8% (CI: 5 to 13%). This is between the prevalence rates reported by Almufarrij and Munro [10] of 14.8% (CI: 6.3 to 26.1) and Jafari et al [11] of 4.5% (CI: 1.2 to 15.3). All three reviews included different studies due to different protocols followed but provide some insights into the possible expected prevalence from the published literature.…”

Section: The Effect Of Contracting Covid-19 On Tinnitussupporting

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The Impact of COVID-19 and the Pandemic on Tinnitus: A Systematic Review

Beukes

Ulep

Eubank

et al. 2021

JCM

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This review aimed to systematically review what has been published regarding tinnitus during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic up to March 2021 by performing both narrative and quantitative meta-analyses. Of the 181 records identified, 33 met the inclusion criteria, which generally had a fair risk of overall bias. In the included, 28 studies focused on the impact of the COVID-19 virus on tinnitus and 5 studies focused on the impact of the pandemic on tinnitus. From the studies identifying the impact of COVID-19 on tinnitus, there were 17 cross-sectional studies (n = 8913) and 11 case series or case report studies (n = 35). There were 2 cross-sectional studies (n = 3232) and 3 pre-post-test design studies (n = 326) focusing on the impact of the pandemic on tinnitus. No consistent patterns were found regarding the presentation of the tinnitus or additional factors that could have tinnitus developing in the disease impact studies. For the pandemic impact studies, the associated stress and anxiety of the pandemic were consistently suggested to contribute to tinnitus experiences. The pooled estimated prevalence of tinnitus post COVID-19 was 8% (CI: 5 to 13%). Medical professionals should be aware that tinnitus might be more problematic following the pandemic or after having COVID-19.

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“…Other audio-vestibular symptoms were less prevalent, such as hearing loss (7.6%; CI: 2.5-15.1) and vertigo (7.2%; CI: 0.01-26.4). A further review by Jafari et al [11] indicated a lower prevalence range (4.5%; CI: 1.2 to 15.3) from six studies.…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 and the Pandemic on Tinnitus: A Systematic Review

Beukes

Ulep

Eubank

et al. 2021

JCM

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“…Furthermore, in some of the reported cases the absence of audiological examination prior to the onset of the acute hearing loss, is another possible drawback since it is not possible to compare pre and post hearing threshold levels. This aspect has been discussed by other Authors 41,42,43,44 ; in some of the reported cases, it is not clear if the symptoms represent the worsening of a pre-existing disease triggered by SARS-CoV-2, or a clinical manifestation entirely related to the virus, or a coincidental event.…”

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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and audio-vestibular disorders

Fancello

Hatzopoulos

Corazzi

et al. 2021

Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol

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To describe the audio-vestibular disorders related to the newly SARS-CoV-2 infection, including the possible ototoxicity side-effects related to the use of drugs included in the SARS-CoV-2 treatment protocols. A systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA protocol. The Medline and Embase databases were searched from March 1, 2020 to April 9, 2021. Initially the search yielded 400 manuscripts, which were reduced to 15, upon the application of inclusion criteria. Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most frequent audio-vestibular symptom described, occurring alone or in association with tinnitus and vertigo. The etiopathogenesis of the inner ear disorders related to COVID-19 infection is still poorly understood. The number of reports of COVID-19 infections associated to audio-vestibular disorders is increasing; even if the quality of the studies available is often insufficient, audio-vestibular disorders should be considered as possible manifestations to be included among the symptoms of this infection.

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“…In particular, the estimates for hearing loss and vertigo have reduced by around 50%. Jafari, Kolb, and Mohajerani (2021) have also published a meta-analysis on prevalence of audio-vestibular symptoms and COVID-19. Their estimates for hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness are 3.1% (CI: 1-9), 4.5% (CI: 1.2-15) and 12.2% (CI: 7-20.4), respectively.…”

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Revised meta-analysis and pooled estimate of audio-vestibular symptoms associated with COVID-19

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Almufarrij

Whiston

et al. 2021

International Journal of Audiology

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A rapid review of audio-vestibular symptoms relating to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 appeared in IJA in 2020 (Almufarrij, Uus, and Munro 2020), but the first systematic review and meta-analysis appeared in 2021 (Almufarrij and Munro 2021). Their pooled prevalence estimates of hearing loss, tinnitus and rotatory vertigo, based primarily on retrospective recall of symptoms, were 7.6% (CI: 2.5-15.1), 14.8% (CI: 6.3-26.1) and 7.2% (CI: 0.01-26.4), respectively. Almufarrij and Munro urged caution when interpreting these data because it was not always clear within each study if the symptom associated with SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 was new or a change (i.e. the prevalence may have been over-estimated if the symptoms were present before, and unchanged by, . With this in mind, we reviewed the 28 studies in their metaanalysis and attempted to contact authors of individual studies

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Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Cited by 137 publications

References 99 publications

The Impact of COVID-19 and the Pandemic on Tinnitus: A Systematic Review

The Impact of COVID-19 and the Pandemic on Tinnitus: A Systematic Review

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and audio-vestibular disorders

Revised meta-analysis and pooled estimate of audio-vestibular symptoms associated with COVID-19

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