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Sudden irreversible hearing loss post COVID-19.
Koumpa, Foteini Stefania; Forde, Cillian T; Manjaly, Joseph G.
  • Koumpa FS; University College London, London, UK skoumpas@hotmail.com.
  • Forde CT; Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
  • Manjaly JG; Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
BMJ Case Rep ; 13(11)2020 Oct 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-860668
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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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Prednisolone / Methylprednisolone Hemisuccinate / Coronavirus Infections / Hearing Loss, Sudden / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Reviews Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bcr-2020-238419

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Prednisolone / Methylprednisolone Hemisuccinate / Coronavirus Infections / Hearing Loss, Sudden / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Reviews Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bcr-2020-238419