Long Covid symptoms: How to manage ‘distressing’ change in hearing – expert – Express
“If Covid has left someone with hearing loss as well as tinnitus – and we know this is quite common – then fitting hearing aids will help with both conditions.
“Sometimes quiet background sound – natural sounds, a fan, music or the radio – played at a quieter level than the tinnitus – can encourage the brain to listen to the more interesting sound instead of the tinnitus.
“Stress also plays a big role in the development and continuance of tinnitus and learning to r…….
“If Covid has left someone with hearing loss as well as tinnitus – and we know this is quite common – then fitting hearing aids will help with both conditions.
“Sometimes quiet background sound – natural sounds, a fan, music or the radio – played at a quieter level than the tinnitus – can encourage the brain to listen to the more interesting sound instead of the tinnitus.
“Stress also plays a big role in the development and continuance of tinnitus and learning to relax – perhaps by doing some breathing exercises or a meditation exercise from an app – can help.”
Other research also proved a connection between hearing issues and COVID-19.
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1624915/long-covid-how-to-manage-tinnitus-symptoms
