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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder with global health implications.
  • Chronic intermittent hypoxemia and blood oxygen fluctuations in OSA may adversely affect auditory function.
  • Understanding the link between OSA and hearing is crucial for comprehensive patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of obstructive sleep apnea on hearing.
  • To identify polysomnography parameters influencing hearing in OSA patients.

Main Methods:

  • A hospital-based, observational, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted over one year.
  • Participants underwent the Berlin questionnaire, polysomnography, impedance testing, and pure tone audiometry (PTA).
  • Exclusion criteria were applied prior to patient assessment.

Main Results:

  • The study included 58 individuals, with comparable age, gender, and height between cases and controls.
  • Cases with OSA exhibited significantly higher weight, BMI, and neck circumference.
  • Mean PTA thresholds were significantly elevated at 10 kHz and higher frequencies in OSA patients compared to controls.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence suggests that the auditory mechanism is affected in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Early auditory screening in OSA patients is recommended for prompt diagnosis and prevention.
  • Further research may elucidate specific mechanisms linking OSA to auditory dysfunction.