Effect of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on balance and hearing loss

Although it is known that COVID-19 is a neurotropic virus; There is not enough scientific evidence yet that COVID-19 directly affects the hearing and balance system. In this research, it is aimed to determine the effect of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on balance and hearing loss of individuals who have had the COVID-19 disease and to give an idea for the studies to be done in this area. Within the framework of this purpose, the data obtained through a questionnaire from a total of 122 participants who had COVID-19 were analyzed by statistical analysis method. In the study, in which the screening model was used, demographic findings such as age, gender, educational status of the participants, findings related to the COVID-19 disease process and findings related to hearing and balance loss were evaluated. As a result of the evaluations, findings of hearing and balance loss were found in individuals who had COVID-19. In individuals with hearing and balance loss, an increase in hearing and balance losses has been observed after COVID-19.