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Hearing loss in a glue sniffer.

D M Williams1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of Otolaryngology
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Glue sniffing can cause severe hearing and vision loss, along with brain damage. This addiction is an underrecognized cause of otologic issues, requiring attention from otolaryngologists.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Otolaryngology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Glue sniffing, a form of substance abuse, is increasingly recognized for its potential systemic effects.
  • Otologic and neurologic complications associated with inhalant abuse are not widely documented.

Observation:

  • A case study of a 27-year-old female presenting with sensorineural hearing loss.
  • The patient also exhibited optic atrophy and global brain damage.

Findings:

  • Inhalant abuse, specifically glue sniffing, was identified as the likely cause of the patient's severe neurological and sensory deficits.
  • This case highlights the significant otologic and neurological sequelae of chronic glue sniffing.

Implications:

  • Otolaryngologists should consider inhalant abuse in the differential diagnosis for patients with unexplained hearing loss and neurological symptoms.
  • Increased awareness and research are needed regarding the otologic catastrophes associated with glue sniffing addiction.

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