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[Acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss].

S Asakuma1

  • 1Asakuma ENT Clinic, Kagoshima.

Nihon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho
|May 5, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study investigated acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss (ALSH) in 241 patients. Results indicate a rising incidence, particularly among young females, with a significant recovery rate, suggesting a unified disease entity for ALSH.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Audiology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Retrospective analysis of 241 patients with acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss (ALSH) from 1987-1996.
  • Established audiological criteria for ALSH diagnosis were applied, with a subset of patients meeting the defined low-frequency hearing loss threshold.
  • Observed trends in patient demographics and annual consultation numbers over a decade.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the clinical characteristics, incidence trends, and recovery rates of acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss (ALSH).
  • To analyze the audiological profile and distribution of hearing loss in ALSH patients.
  • To explore potential unifying pathophysiological aspects of ALSH based on observed data.

Summary:

  • A total of 241 ALSH patients were analyzed, with 110 meeting specific low-frequency hearing loss criteria.
  • The annual incidence of ALSH increased over the study period, primarily driven by an rise in young female patients.
  • Hearing recovery was observed in 64.8% (complete) and 17.9% (partial) of patients, with no significant difference in recovery rates based on the severity of low-frequency hearing loss.
  • Frequency distribution analysis suggested a common disease entity underlying the observed ALSH cases, with an average hearing loss around 40 dB.

Impact:

  • Highlights the increasing prevalence of ALSH, particularly in young women, necessitating further research into its causes and prevention.
  • Provides evidence supporting a consistent pathophysiological basis for ALSH, aiding in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
  • Demonstrates significant hearing recovery potential in ALSH patients, informing prognosis and patient counseling.

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