Hearing deterioration reported by discharged COVID-19 patients.

[2greys]

A significant number of patients reported a deterioration in their hearing when questioned eight weeks after discharge from a hospital admission for COVID-19, according to University of Manchester audiologists, in a study supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

One hundred and twenty one of the adults admitted to Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, took part in the survey by telephone. When asked about changes to their hearing sixteen people (13.2%) reported their hearing was worse. Eight people reported deterioration in hearing and another eight reported tinnitus (hearing noises that are not caused by an outside source).

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[Bauhn]

Thanks for that 2greys, very interesting, I lost approx 90% of my hearing in one ear for at least two and a half months, one of many strange symptoms but so pleased to say it has returned. Another puzzle that will probably never be answered especially as it was early February when I fell ill and have never been able to have any tests.

[katieoxo60]

Intriguing, seems we do not know what will befall us if we get the virus or any aftermath.