What Researchers Did
Researchers described a case of a 28-year-old woman who experienced severe hearing loss in both ears after a mild COVID-19 infection.
What They Found
The patient developed complete deafness in her right ear and severe hearing loss in her left ear three weeks after a mild COVID-19 infection. Her hearing did not improve after treatments including systemic corticosteroids and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. However, a cochlear implant in her right ear was successfully performed, leading to significant improvement in her ability to communicate.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes the experience of only one patient, so its findings may not apply to everyone.