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[Auditory function in children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus]
1Klinika nemocí usních, nosnich a krcních FNsP, Brno.
Sbornik Lekarsky
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Diabetic children aged 6-18 showed a 6.4% rate of hearing loss, primarily perception hypacusia. Researchers recommend regular auditory function monitoring for all diabetic children to detect hearing impairments early.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric endocrinology
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
Context:
- Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting various bodily systems.
- Hearing impairment can significantly impact a child's development and quality of life.
- Early detection of complications in pediatric diabetes is crucial.
Purpose:
- To assess the prevalence of hearing disorders in children with diabetes mellitus.
- To identify specific types of hearing impairments in the studied diabetic pediatric population.
- To establish the need for audiological screening in diabetic children.
Summary:
- Audiometric evaluations were conducted on 47 diabetic children (aged 6-18 years).
- A hearing disorder was identified in four children (8.5% of the evaluated group).
- Three children (6.4%) were diagnosed with perception hypacusia (bilateral in one, unilateral in two), and one child had a conduction disorder secondary to otitis media.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential risk of hearing loss in pediatric diabetes.
- Supports the implementation of routine audiological monitoring for diabetic children.
- Emphasizes the importance of early intervention for hearing impairments to mitigate developmental consequences.