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Pankaj Chauhan1, Trilok Chand Guleria2, Sunil Sharma3
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
|August 11, 2023
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) negatively impacts hearing, particularly at higher frequencies. Early auditory screening is recommended for OSA patients to ensure timely diagnosis and prevention strategies.
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.
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