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Trans-Tympanic Drug Delivery for the Treatment of Ototoxicity
Published on: March 16, 2018
[Aspirin ototoxicity: a rare situation today]
1Service d'ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, Département des neurosciences cliniques, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. cyril.cuffel@hcuge.ch
Acute aspirin intoxication can cause temporary hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. These reversible ototoxicity effects are linked to high aspirin doses inhibiting outer hair cell function.
Area of Science:
- Ototoxicology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a widely used medication, typically at low daily doses.
- High-dose aspirin intake can lead to acute intoxication, presenting various adverse effects.
Observation:
- A case of acute aspirin intoxication is presented.
- The patient experienced transient hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.
Findings:
- High-dose aspirin intoxication can induce reversible ototoxic symptoms.
- The mechanism involves inhibition of outer hair cell electromobility in the inner ear, potentially by affecting prestin function.
Implications:
- Understanding aspirin's ototoxicity is crucial for managing overdose cases.
- This case highlights the importance of dose-dependent effects in salicylate toxicity.
- Further research into prestin's role in salicylate-induced hearing loss is warranted.
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