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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Diagnostic audiology

Background:

  • The Weber test is a hearing test used to differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, can potentially affect audiological test results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the effect of sinusitis on Weber test lateralization.
  • To investigate if non-aural conditions, like sinusitis, influence Weber test outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving adult patients with and without sinusitis was conducted.
  • Computerized tomography confirmed sinus status; patients with otologic conditions were excluded.
  • The Weber test was performed using 512, 1024, and 2048 Hz tuning forks, with lateralization patterns compared to paranasal disease extent.

Main Results:

  • Of 44 participants, 39 had sinusitis. A match between paranasal disease extent and Weber test results occurred in 80% of patients.
  • Excluding higher frequencies improved accuracy, with 98% matching at 1024 Hz.
  • Weber test lateralization was observed in 11% of patients post-treatment, indicating resolution of the underlying issue.

Conclusions:

  • Weber test lateralization, in the absence of ear pathology, can be attributed to sinonasal disease.
  • The Weber test may serve as an indicator for the presence of paranasal sinusitis.