Audiological Profile in Adenoid Hypertrophy.
Christy Crasta1, Jenin Dsouza1
1Department of Speech and Hearing, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore, 575002 India.
Summary
Adenoid hypertrophy frequently causes hearing loss in children, often presenting with snoring and mouth breathing. This study found no direct correlation between adenoid hypertrophy grade and hearing loss severity or tympanometry results.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Audiology
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
Background:
- Adenoid hypertrophy is common in children and can lead to various symptoms, including hearing impairment.
- Untreated adenoid hypertrophy can result in significant developmental issues, affecting speech, language, and cognitive functions.
- Understanding the relationship between adenoid hypertrophy severity and hearing loss is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between the grade of adenoid hypertrophy and the severity of hearing loss in children.
- To analyze tympanometric findings in children diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy.
- To establish the prevalence of hearing loss associated with adenoid hypertrophy.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 123 children diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy was studied.
- Pure tone audiometry (PTA) and tympanometry were used to assess hearing and middle ear function.
- Data analysis included case history, PTA results, and tympanometric patterns.
Main Results:
- Snoring (68.29%), mouth breathing (57.72%), and reduced hearing (35.77%) were the most common symptoms.
- 50.85% of ears tested exhibited some degree of hearing loss, predominantly minimal to mild.
- No statistically significant correlation was found between adenoid hypertrophy grade and hearing loss severity (p > 0.05) or tympanogram type (p > 0.05). Type B tympanograms were most frequent (39.15%).
Conclusions:
- Adenoid hypertrophy frequently impacts middle ear function, potentially causing conductive hearing loss.
- Early diagnosis and effective treatment are essential to prevent long-term complications like speech and language delays.
- While common, the severity of adenoid hypertrophy did not correlate with the degree of hearing loss or specific tympanometric findings in this cohort.
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