The effects of SARS-CoV-2 on hearing thresholds in COVID-19 patients with non-hospitalized mild disease
American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery, cilt.43, sa.2, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 43 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2022
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103320
- Dergi Adı: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
- Anahtar Kelimeler: COVID-19, Hearing loss, Pandemic, SARS-CoV-2
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Introduction: COVID-19 may have many nonspecific symptoms, such as hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness. This study aims to investigate the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the hearing thresholds of patients with COVID-19. Methods: A total of 20 patients aged 20–55 years who were diagnosed with COVID-19 were included in this study. The relationship between the pure-tone thresholds of patients before and after COVID-19 was evaluated. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between bone conduction pure-tone thresholds in all frequencies before and after COVID-19. Conclusion: SARS-CoV-2 has no effects on the hearing thresholds in patients with non-hospitalized mild COVID-19 disease. Further studies are needed to investigate the possible effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the auditory system.