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Assessment of hearing loss after COVID-19 infection at a tertiary centre | |
Dr. Abhiniti, Dr. Pawan Kumar Lal | |
Background: One of the senses that can be impacted by a number of conditions, including infectious, inflammatory, traumatic, or malignant, is hearing. A brand-new coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 has been affecting people all around the world for the last one year. With all others systemic derangements, hearing loss has also been documented in numerous cases. Aim & objectives: The present study was conducted to assess hearing loss after COVID-19 infection. Materials & Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 58 post covid patients of both genders. They were subjected to otoscopic examination, serial tuning fork test followed by Pure tone audiometry (PTA). Pure tone thresholds were measured in both ears. Results: Out of 58 patients, males were 32 and females were 26. Hearing loss was present in 30 and absent in 28. Hearing was improved in 16 and not improved in 14. Otoscopic examination was normal in 33 and retracted tympanic membrane in 25 patients. Associated symptoms were aural fullness in 21, tinnitus in 18 and giddiness in 15. Absolute bone conduction was normal in 34 and abnormal in 24 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Unilateral hearing loss was present in 21 and bilateral in 9. Degree of hearing loss is mild in 17, moderate in 12 and severe in 1. Conclusion: The relationship between COVID-19 and hearing loss necessitates a thorough assessment that takes into account the patient's prior hearing evaluation as well as follow-up care after the infection. |
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