Unilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss in post-COVID-19 patients: Case report
| Autor: | Meng Yee Wong, Wei Shuong Tang |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Malaysian Family Physician, Vol 17, Iss 2, Pp 112-116 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1985-207X 1985-2274 |
| DOI: | 10.51866/cr.134 |
| Popis: | Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is an otologic emergency. Sensorineural hearing loss needs to be distinguished from conductive when patients present with sudden hearing loss at the primary care level. Prompt diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss with pure tone audiometry and immediate treatment by an otolaryngologist can improve the hearing outcome. To date, few case reports exist about SSNHL among post-COVID-19 patients, and none were reported in Malaysia. Here, we present two cases of SSNHL in patients after COVID-19 infection. We wish to highlight the association of SSNHL following COVID-19 infection for timely referral towards better audiology outcomes. Permanent hearing loss will lead to another negative impact on the long-term quality of life of COVID-19 patients. |
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