Could a COVID-19 infection cause permanent hearing damage?

Could a COVID-19 infection cause permanent hearing damage?

Could a COVID-19 infection cause permanent hearing damage? A recent study by the University of Manchester suggests that COVID-19 could cause permanent damage to hearing. Patients in this study were questioned about their hearing, eight weeks after being discharged...
Hearing loss in one ear

Hearing loss in one ear

Hearing loss in one ear Unilateral Hearing Loss Generally hearing loss affects both ears at the same time. However, there are times where just one ear experiences hearing loss (unilateral hearing loss) or one ear has worse hearing than the other ear (asymmetric...
Teleaudiology Frequently Asked Questions

Teleaudiology Frequently Asked Questions

Teleaudiology Frequently Asked Questions What are Teleaudiology consultations? Essentially Teleaudiology consultations are a form of online consultation that allows patients to have hearing aid adjustments without any direct physical contact. Not only this, but...
Hearing loss and Dementia – Is there a causal link?

Hearing loss and Dementia – Is there a causal link?

Hearing loss and Dementia – Is there a causal link? What is dementia? Dementia, also known as Major Neurocognitive Decline (MCD) is not one specific disease, rather it presents as a collection of symptoms. Dementia can affect many aspects of daily life including...