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[Adult deafness: Towards new paradigm]
David Bakhos1, Charles Aussedat2, Elsa Legris2
1CHU de Tours, service ORL et chirurgie cervicofaciale, 37000 Tours, France; Université François-Rabelais de Tours, faculté de médecine, Inserm UMR-S930, 37000 Tours, France.
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|November 7, 2017
Summary
Early screening and treatment for deafness are crucial for preventing social isolation and cognitive decline. Prompt diagnosis via otoscopy and audiometry is essential, especially for sudden deafness, which can indicate serious underlying conditions.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Audiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Deafness significantly impacts quality of life, causing social isolation, depression, and cognitive impairment.
- Early detection and intervention are vital for managing hearing loss across all age groups.
- Hearing loss can be an early indicator of systemic diseases, including autoimmune disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the critical need for universal screening and timely treatment of deafness.
- To highlight the diagnostic procedures for identifying different types and degrees of hearing loss.
- To underscore the urgency of diagnosing sudden deafness and its potential links to neurological emergencies and autoimmune conditions.
Main Methods:
- Diagnosis involves otoscopy for visual inspection of the ear canal and eardrum.
- Audiometry is employed to confirm the type and severity of hearing loss.
- Investigating hearing complaints even with normal audiograms to identify "hidden" hearing loss.
Main Results:
- Deafness diagnosis requires a combination of otoscopy and audiometry.
- Sudden deafness and meningitis are identified as neuro-sensorial emergencies requiring immediate attention.
- Hearing loss can be associated with autoimmune diseases, necessitating further medical evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment of deafness are essential to mitigate its adverse effects.
- Sudden deafness warrants urgent investigation due to its potential association with severe medical conditions.
- "Hidden" hearing loss, presenting with normal audiograms, requires careful and thorough audiological exploration.
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