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¹Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Bolzano, Italy.

|September 21, 2023

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High-altitude exposure appears to reduce auditory function, affecting hearing thresholds and responses. Further research with standardized methods is needed to understand these inner ear changes.

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Area of Science:

Physiology
Otolaryngology
Aerospace Medicine

Background:

High-altitude (HA) environments pose unique physiological challenges.
The impact of HA on the inner ear and auditory function remains incompletely understood.
Sensory organ responses are known to be affected by HA, necessitating investigation into auditory pathways.

Conclusions:

High-altitude exposure is associated with measurable declines in auditory function.
Observed changes include alterations in hearing thresholds, AER, and OAEs.
Standardized protocols and larger study populations are recommended for future research to clarify pathophysiological implications.