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Tinnitus, dizziness after Covid-19 what to do?

After negative, Mai Anh’s ears buzzed again, very difficult to hear. More frightening, every time I hurriedly stood up and sat down or turned back and forth, I was a little surprised and staggered.

Assoc. Dr. Pham Thi Bich Dao, Lecturer in Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Hanoi Medical University, consultant at Hanoi Medical University Hospital said that in recent days, many patients after recovering from Covid-19 reported having tinnitus and hearing loss.

This condition occurs not only on one side, there are cases in both ears. Some patients even present with tinnitus, accompanied by intense dizziness.

Mai Anh (Ba Dinh, Hanoi) said that she had a history of sinusitis, so for more than 10 days she had a terrible “thing” with Covid-19.

“Nasal stuffiness, pain in both forehead and eyes, I had to take antibiotics. After going down the line, thinking that I was no longer affected by Covid-19, I changed to another state. The two ears sometimes keep ringing, the most afraid is to bend down to sit down and still be shocked. I don’t know if my post-Covid-19 situation is worrying or not?”, worried Mai Anh.

Tinnitus, dizziness after Covid-19 what to do?
Patients come for post-Covid-19 examination at Duc Giang General Hospital

Communication with reporters, Assoc. Dr. Pham Thi Bich Dao According to statistics, 7.6% of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have hearing loss, 14.6% have tinnitus and 7.2% have dizziness, 3.9% have all three signs above. .

Although tinnitus and hearing loss do not affect the patient’s life, it makes the patient very uncomfortable and reduces the quality of life.

“Studies suggest that tinnitus and hearing loss after infection with SARS-CoV-2 are often caused by the stimulation of the body’s protective cells to produce inflammatory factors (cytokines) that cause autoimmune reactions that cause autoimmune reactions. damage to the endolymph of the cochlea and semicircular canals.

At the same time, the virus directly affects the vestibular and auditory nerves through the receptors directly attached, disrupting the transmission from the periphery to the center of the inflammatory virus, “Assoc. Dr. Pham Thi Bich Dao information.

According to experts, there is a greater likelihood of tinnitus due to stress and depression related to social isolation and avoidance of infection. In addition, the use of some drugs in the treatment of Covid-19 also causes cochlear toxicity, especially intravenous drugs.

Worryingly, tinnitus and hearing loss make other neurological symptoms of patients after Covid-19 worse, such as anxiety disorders, insomnia, loss of taste and smell.

To remedy this situation, Assoc. Dr. Pham Bich Dao believes that patients need to see an otolaryngologist to accurately determine the status and extent of the disease.

In addition, patients can also apply a number of methods to improve this condition, including: meditation, yoga therapy, warm bath, aromatherapy.

“The patient should also practice deep breathing, several times a day for 2 to 5 minutes each time. At the same time, practice breathing exercises for each side of the nose (as an exercise to relax, practice when hungry).

How to do it: Close each nostril with your index finger, then exhale, then inhale through the other nostril. The movement repeats, rotates each nose and lasts 15 minutes. This exercise reduces the heart rate and also reduces tinnitus, “Assoc. Dr. Bich Dao guides.

Another way given by experts to overcome post-Covid-19 tinnitus is acupuncture. This is a method that promotes healing and the body’s natural functioning by inserting very thin needles and applying very precise heat and electrical impulses to specific acupuncture points.

“It is thought to stimulate the nervous system, releasing chemicals to the muscles, spinal cord and brain. These chemicals trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones that help stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. Information Dr. Bich Dao.

In addition, people with this sequelae are also advised to avoid exposure to noise in the following environments: Dance halls or the sound of the construction site being worked on, the sound of machines, tanks, etc.

N. Huyen

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