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Mohammad H Shaheen1,2, Sara Bayounos1, Elsaeid M Thabet1
1Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, SAU.
Weight loss improved Eustachian tube function, leading to better hearing and middle ear aeration. This case report highlights the impact of body weight reduction on auditory health.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Physiology
Background:
- The Eustachian tube (ET) connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, crucial for maintaining middle ear function.
- Eustachian tube dysfunction can lead to ear discomfort and hearing loss.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old male patient experienced decreased hearing for two years.
- Initial examination showed tympanic membrane (TM) retraction and pockets in both ears.
Findings:
- The patient lost body weight over six months.
- Follow-up examination revealed improved TM retraction in both ears.
- Serial audiograms confirmed improved hearing, and clinical examination showed better middle ear aeration.
Implications:
- This is the first case report demonstrating improved ET function, hearing, and middle ear aeration following body weight reduction.
- Weight management may be a potential therapeutic avenue for certain cases of ET dysfunction.
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