Characterization of otologic symptoms appearing after COVID-19 vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Anecdotal reports of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) following COVID-19 vaccination have emerged in the otolaryngology community. Studies have demonstrated no association between COVID-19 vaccination and SSNHL. We aim to characterize the spectrum of otologic symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of patients seen in the otology clinic at an academic center was performed. Patients completed a questionnaire on the development of new otologic symptoms within 4 weeks of COVID-19 vaccination. Diagnostic and audiometric data was collected retrospectively for patients reporting otologic symptoms.

Results

Between May and July 2021, 500 patients were screened. Median age was 56.6 years old, with 59.4 % female and 40.2 % ma

SUBMITTER: Leong S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9721195 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature