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I think there's a lot we don't know about the aftermath of COVID for those who've been infected.

Early last year, I had a sudden and total hearing loss in my right ear, about 90 days after I had the Omicron variant. It wasn't gradual, I woke up one day and it was gone. I met with several audiologists and an ENT specialist at Sutter Health. The audiologist asked if I'd experienced a sudden very loud noise (no), a blow to the head (no), blood clots (no). She then asked if I'd been infected with COVID. She said that ever since the Omicron variant, she'd seen a marked increase in people suffering from SSNHL (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss). There was no proof, not at the time, but the theory was that the nerves in the ear responsible for hearing are susceptible to COVID.  

Here's a few links:

COVID-19 could lead to long-term hearing issues according to studies
Sensorineural Hearing Loss Post-COVID-19 Infection: An Update - PMC (nih.gov)
COVID-19 and Hearing Loss | Ear, Nose and Throat Services

I had four steroids shots behind my eardrum and a regimen of antivirals.  Got back about 35% of my hearing.

I’m so sorry this happened to you. The morning you woke up with no hearing in one ear must have been so scary. I hope you experience some additional improvement with time or treatment.

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I think there's a lot we don't know about the aftermath of COVID for those who've been infected.

Early last year, I had a sudden and total hearing loss in my right ear, about 90 days after I had the Omicron variant. It wasn't gradual, I woke up one day and it was gone. I met with several audiologists and an ENT specialist at Sutter Health. The audiologist asked if I'd experienced a sudden very loud noise (no), a blow to the head (no), blood clots (no). She then asked if I'd been infected with COVID. She said that ever since the Omicron variant, she'd seen a marked increase in people suffering from SSNHL (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss). There was no proof, not at the time, but the theory was that the nerves in the ear responsible for hearing are susceptible to COVID.  

Here's a few links:

COVID-19 could lead to long-term hearing issues according to studies
Sensorineural Hearing Loss Post-COVID-19 Infection: An Update - PMC (nih.gov)
COVID-19 and Hearing Loss | Ear, Nose and Throat Services

I had four steroids shots behind my eardrum and a regimen of antivirals.  Got back about 35% of my hearing.

I’m so sorry this happened to you. The morning you woke up with no hearing in one ear must have been so scary. I hope you experience some additional improvement with time or treatment.