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Hearing Efficiency in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Clinical Study
1Oral Medicine and Radiology, Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India.
Summary
Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is linked to hearing loss. This study found a significant association between OSMF severity and hearing deficits, suggesting a need for ENT evaluation in OSMF patients.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Oral Medicine
- Audiology
Background:
- Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic oral mucosa disease linked to areca-nut chewing, spicy food, and genetic factors.
- OSMF can lead to fibrosis extending into the nasopharynx, potentially affecting hearing.
- Limited research exists on hearing impairment in OSMF patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate hearing efficiency in patients with varying grades of Oral Submucous Fibrosis.
- To determine the correlation between OSMF severity and hearing deficits.
Main Methods:
- Audiometry was used to assess hearing efficacy in 30 OSMF patients.
- Hearing thresholds were compared across different grades of OSMF severity.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between Oral Submucous Fibrosis and hearing deficit.
- The study suggests that palatal muscle involvement in OSMF may compromise Eustachian tube function, leading to conductive hearing loss.
Conclusions:
- Oral Submucous Fibrosis is significantly associated with hearing impairment.
- ENT consultation and audiological assessment should be integrated into OSMF management protocols to improve treatment outcomes.
