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SynthesisFrontiers in immunology2026

Relationship between COVID-19 and "three inflammations and one deafness": a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lisha Liu, Hong Zhao, Jing Qiao, Nai Liu, Wei Tao, Shengli Wei

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Lisha LiuDepartment of Otolaryngology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Hong ZhaoDepartment of Otolaryngology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Jing QiaoDepartment of Otolaryngology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Nai LiuDepartment of Otolaryngology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Wei TaoDepartment of Otolaryngology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Shengli WeiDepartment of Otolaryngology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.

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Abstract

Background: The relationship between "three inflammations and one deafness" (allergic rhinitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, tinnitus, and deafness) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently unclear, and this study aims to investigate their correlation. Methods: We searched the relevant literature in three databases (Embase, Cochrane Library, and PubMed) from their inception through July 2024, and the investigator strictly reviewed the literature according to the screening criteria to determine the included studies. We extracted relevant data information and conducted quality assessment and meta-analysis. Results: From 5,950 records screened, five cohort studies were included. The pooled analysis using a random-effects model showed no statistically significant association between COVID-19 and "three inflammations and one deafness" (OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 0.85-1.26, Conclusions: This meta-analysis found no consistent association between COVID-19 and "three inflammations and one deafness," primarily due to significant heterogeneity. Evidence suggests a link between COVID-19 and physician-diagnosed "three inflammations and one deafness," which strongly depends on the rigor of outcome assessment, highlighting the need for standardized clinical diagnoses in future research. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023438076.

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COVID-19DeafnessInflammationOtitis MediaPharyngitisRhinitis, AllergicSARS-CoV-2HumansTinnitusallergic rhinitisCOVID-19meta-analysisotitis mediapharyngitistinnitus and deafness

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