Vertigo and hearing loss during the COVID-19 pandemic – is there an association?

Karimi-Galougahi, Mahboobeh; Naeini, Ali Safavi; Raad, Nasim; Mikaniki, Narges; Ghorbani, Jahangir

doi:10.14639/0392-100x-n0820

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“…Coronavirus-related otoneurological symptoms, such as tinnitus and balance disorders, have been described so far [ 10 , 23 – 29 ], as neurotrophic and neuroinvasive capabilities are typical of some coronaviruses [ 30 ]. Previous studies on other coronavirus infections showed a brain involvement, focusing attention on the possible neuro-auditory impairment following this infection [ 31 , 32 ].…”

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Tinnitus and equilibrium disorders in COVID-19 patients: preliminary results

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Pisani

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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Purpose Tinnitus 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. Methods A 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. Results Thirty-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. Conclusion This 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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Tinnitus and equilibrium disorders in COVID-19 patients: preliminary results

Viola

Ralli

Pisani

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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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“…1). 13,[20][21][22] What the Future May Offer Serotonin is a sensitive and specific marker for SSNHL diagnosis, and probably activates platelets in the microcirculation. SARS-CoV-2 infection appears to cause endotheliitis in the hearing center of the temporal lobe, the cochlear nerve, and tissues of the cochlea.…”

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A Liaison between Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and SARS-CoV-2 Infection

2020

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“…A total of 7 articles were obtained, of which 3 cross-sectional study and 4 case reports ( Table 1 ). 2 , 9 - 14 A total of 35 patients with age ranging from 20 to 60 years were included. All patients included had hearing loss as a primary symptom and the accompanying symptoms were tinnitus, vertigo, and otalgia.…”

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Hearing Loss in SARS-CoV-2: What Do We Know?

Saniasiaya

2020

Ear Nose Throat J

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Vertigo and hearing loss during the COVID-19 pandemic – is there an association?

Cited by 104 publications

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Tinnitus and equilibrium disorders in COVID-19 patients: preliminary results

Tinnitus and equilibrium disorders in COVID-19 patients: preliminary results

A Liaison between Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Hearing Loss in SARS-CoV-2: What Do We Know?

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