COVID-19 creates hearing disorders and aggravates tinnitus symptoms

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Around 40% of people with pre-existing tinnitus experienced a worsening of symptoms after contracting COVID-19. 

 

(Eldre Buekes/ The Conversation) — We learn more about the effects of COVID-19 on our health every day. We now know that contracting the coronavirus SARS-COV-2 can have a long-term impact on our heart and lungs, and the infection can even persist for months in some people.

We are now also seeing reports that COVID-19 is producing hearing-related symptoms, such dizziness, vertigo and hearing loss. Our recent study has also found that the pandemic has worsened tinnitus for many individuals. (…)

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