Acute Labyrinthitis Revealing COVID-19

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Considerations in Management of Acute Otitis Media in the COVID-19 Era

Suresh Mohan et al.

Summary: This study describes a case of a COVID-19 patient presenting with complicated acute otitis media, where middle ear fluid was sampled to evaluate the infection etiology and potential middle ear involvement of SARS-CoV-2. The findings have implications for clinical management of patients with ear diseases and suspected or confirmed COVID-19, highlighting the need for heightened precautions during otologic procedures due to the risk of coughing or prolonged close contact.

ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY (2021)

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Tinnitus and equilibrium disorders in COVID-19 patients: preliminary results

Pasquale Viola et al.

Summary: This multicentric study conducted in 15 Italian hospitals aimed to investigate the prevalence of subjective tinnitus and dizziness in COVID-19 patients using an online 10-item close-ended questionnaire. Results showed that 18.4% of patients reported equilibrium disorders, while 23.2% reported tinnitus, indicating that otoneurological symptoms may affect COVID-19 patients. More studies are needed to further explore the prevalence and mechanisms of these symptoms.

EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (2021)

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Otolaryngological symptoms in COVID-19

Elif Elibol

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of otolaryngological symptoms in COVID-19 patients based on age, gender, and pneumonia-related thorax CT characteristics. The results showed that otolaryngological symptoms were more common in females and in the 18-30 age group. Patients with viral pneumonia were more likely to exhibit these symptoms, providing important insights for managing COVID-19 patients with otolaryngological complaints.

EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (2021)

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Bilateral Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Intralabyrinthine Hemorrhage in a Patient With COVID-19

Alexander Chern et al.

Summary: This case report describes a patient with COVID-19 who experienced bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss and intralabyrinthine hemorrhage. Treatment with high-dose oral prednisone and intratympanic dexamethasone resulted in improvement of vestibular symptoms, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss in the right ear, and severe to profound mixed hearing loss in the left ear.

OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY (2021)

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COVID-19 and Tinnitus

Pramod Chirakkal et al.

Summary: COVID-19 can cause a variety of symptoms, including damage to the auditory organs in the inner ear, with tinnitus being a common issue during the pandemic. This is the first reported case of hearing loss and tinnitus in a COVID-19 patient in Qatar, emphasizing the importance for otolaryngologists to be aware of its correlation with the coronavirus.

ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL (2021)

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Hematological Abnormalities in COVID-19: A Narrative Review

Asma Rahman et al.

Summary: COVID-19 is associated with hematological abnormalities such as lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated D-dimer levels, especially in severe cases. Close attention should be paid to coagulation abnormalities, and measures should be taken to prevent or mitigate their harmful effects.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE (2021)

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