Researchers say there is ample evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory problems are strongly associated with Covid-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
At least one clinical study is ongoing, but using data from 24 conclusion studies that rely largely on self-report questionnaires or medical records, researchers at the University of Manchester and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Center found that COV6-19 patients Of those who suffer from hearing loss, 14.8% reported tinnitus and 7.2% reported vertigo.
In their review, published in the International Journal of Review Diology, the researchers said the data “called COVID-19 cases more focused studies than comparisons with controls, such as” hospitalized patients with other health conditions. ” “
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“Although caution is needed, we hope that this study will add to the weight of scientific evidence that there is a strong link between COVID-19 and hearing problems,” said Ibrahim Alm Luforiz of the University of Manchester at Eurekalart.rg. . “
Another researcher involved in the review said many patients are emailing to complain of hearing issues after Covid-19, emphasizing the “urgent need” for diagnostic studies.
“Over the past few months, I’ve received numerous emails from people who have reported a change in their hearing, or tinnitus, after COVID-19,” said Kevin Munro, a professor of theology at the University of Manchester, who has been studying the study for years. . . “While this is worrisome, caution is needed because it is not obvious if the change in hearing is directly attributed to COVID-19 or other factors, such as treatment for delivering immediate care.”
The growing urgency to study the symptoms of long-covid and its effects, or the symptoms that do not go away after the infection is over, is consistent with the growing urgency.
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDDC), tinnitus is commonly described as ringing in the ears, but can also be described as roaring, clicking, hissing or humming. It can be soft or loud, pitched or low pitched, and it can be in one or both ears.
A researcher involved in the review said many patients are emailing to complain of hearing issues after Covid-19, emphasizing the “urgent need” for diagnostic studies.
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Tinnitus usually occurs when something goes wrong in the auditory system, which can range from obstructing the ear canal to the part of the ear that causes sound-induced hearing loss, to serious diseases such as ear and sinus infections, heart or blood vessels, brain. Tumors, hormonal changes or thyroid disorders in women, in others.
It can also be a side effect of some medications.
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On Sunday, the family of Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the Texas roadhouse restaurant chain, said he had taken his own life, suffering from Covid-19-related symptoms, including severe tinnitus.
Tanner recently pledged to fund a clinical study to help military members suffering from tinnitus. According to the NIDDC, service members exposed to bomb blasts can develop tinnitus if the shock wave from the blast hits the scalp and damages areas that damage brain tissue.
For some people, it can cause mental and emotional anguish because it doesn’t go away for a while.
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“Kent fought and fought hard like a former track champion, but in recent days the excruciating pain has become unbearable,” the statement said.
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know thinks about suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
