Long COVID Effects On Hearing and Cognition – What HCPs Need to Know 

While COVID-19’s respiratory effects dominated early pandemic concerns, mounting evidence now confirms significant associations between COVID-19 and persistent auditory symptoms. Recent meta-analyses reveal hearing loss in 5% of COVID survivors and tinnitus in 13.5% – providing compelling evidence for hearing healthcare professionals. 

This feature report by The Hearing Review synthesizes the latest research on Long COVID’s audio-vestibular consequences, from sudden sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus to complex auditory processing difficulties and cognitive challenges like “brain fog.” Discover evidence-based diagnostic strategies, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and practical tools for identifying and addressing Long COVID symptoms in your practice. 

This is an essential resource for hearing healthcare professionals seeking to understand, recognize, and effectively treat the growing population of patients experiencing post-COVID auditory and cognitive symptoms. Download, print and share to enhance your clinical knowledge and patient care protocols.