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Can COVID-19 cause hearing loss?
And now, in rare cases, medical experts say hearing loss is being added to the list. Michael had clots in his leg, lost function in his shoulders and arms, and had what he describes as โstaticโ in his earsโ profound hearing loss. Dr. Laurie Jacobs is co-director of the specialized COVID-19 recovery unit at Hackensack University Medical Center. Since mid-summer, a handful of cases of hearing loss have been reported worldwide, according to the International Journal of Audiology. Dr. Jacobs says itโs possible COVID-related hearing loss is being overlooked or underreported.
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Can hearing aids prevent memory loss?
SAN ANTONIO โ Social isolation is a frequent consequence of hearing loss. Consumer Reports reveals some important information about how hearing aids may be associated with a smaller risk of cognitive decline. The study found that older people who got a hearing aid within three years of receiving a diagnosis of hearing loss had a lower rate of dementia, depression, and falls than people who didnโt get a hearing device. If youโre worried about how hearing aids look, keep in mind that those clunky beige ones arenโt your only option. Plus, with people sporting Bluetooth earphones, it would be hard to tell that yours is a hearing aid!