Sudden irreversible hearing loss post COVID-19.
BMJ Case Rep
; 13(11)2020 Oct 13.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-860668
ABSTRACT
Sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is frequently seen by otolaryngologists. The exact pathophysiology of the disease is still unknown, with the most likely causative factor being following a viral infection. Immediate steroids are the best treatment to improve prognosis. Despite a plethora of papers in the literature describing SSNHL, there are only a few reported cases of hearing loss following COVID-19, none of which have been reported in the UK. This paper presents the first UK case of SSNHL following COVID-19. Physical examination and imaging excluded any other cause of hearing loss. A literature review showed that four other cases have been previously described. Hearing loss can be a significant cause of morbidity and can easily be missed in the intensive care setting. Being aware and screening for SSNHL following COVID-19 enables an early course of steroids, which offers the best chance of recovering hearing.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Prednisolone
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Methylprednisolone Hemisuccinate
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Coronavirus Infections
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Hearing Loss, Sudden
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Reviews
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bcr-2020-238419
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