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Peripheral and brainstem auditory evaluation in post-COVID-19 individuals.
Mielle, Lucas Pinto; Maximiano, Maria Vanderléia Araujo; Neves-Lobo, Ivone Ferreira; Silva, Liliane Aparecida Fagundes; Goulart, Alessandra C; Romagnolli, Carla; de Oliveira, Gerson Sobrinho Salvador; Samelli, Alessandra Giannella; Matas, Carla Gentile.
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  • Mielle LP; Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: lucas.mielle@fm.usp.br.
  • Maximiano MVA; Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Neves-Lobo IF; Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Silva LAF; Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Goulart AC; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Romagnolli C; Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • de Oliveira GSS; Division of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Infection Control Department, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Samelli AG; Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Matas CG; Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Clinics (Sao Paulo) ; 79: 100472, 2024.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39098145
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to investigate the peripheral and central auditory pathways in adult individuals after COVID-19 infection.

METHOD:

A total of 44 individuals aged between 19 and 58 years, of both genders, post-COVID-19 infection, confirmed by serological tests, with no previous hearing complaints and no risk factors for hearing loss, were assessed. All the participants underwent the following procedures pure tone audiometry, logoaudiometry, immitanciometry, and Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEP), in addition to answering a questionnaire about auditory symptoms.

RESULTS:

Thirteen individuals (29.5 %) had some hearing threshold impairment, mainly sensorineural hearing loss. In the BAEP, 18 individuals (40.9 %) presented longer latencies, mainly in waves III and V. According to the questionnaire answers, 3 individuals (9.1 %) reported worsened hearing and 7 (15.9 %) tinnitus that emerged after the infection. As for the use of ototoxic drugs during treatment, 7 individuals (15.9 %) reported their use, of which 5 showed abnormalities in peripheral and/or central auditory assessments.

CONCLUSION:

Considering the self-reported hearing complaints after COVID-19 infection and the high rate of abnormalities found in both peripheral and central audiological assessments, it is suggested that the new COVID-19 may compromise the auditory system. Due to the many variables involved in this study, the results should be considered with caution. However, it is essential that audiological evaluations are carried out on post-COVID-19 patients in order to assess the effects of the infection in the short, medium, and long term. Future longitudinal investigations are important for a better understanding of the auditory consequences of COVID-19.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Audiometria de Tons Puros / Potenciais Evocados Auditivos do Tronco Encefálico / COVID-19 Limite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Clinics (Sao Paulo) Assunto da revista: MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Audiometria de Tons Puros / Potenciais Evocados Auditivos do Tronco Encefálico / COVID-19 Limite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Clinics (Sao Paulo) Assunto da revista: MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Estados Unidos