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Association of Tinnitus with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Hwa Sung Rim1, Rugyeom Lee2, In-Hwan Oh2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, #1 Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 12, 2025
Summary
Tinnitus and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) have a significant bidirectional association. Patients with one condition are at increased risk of developing the other, suggesting interconnected causes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Tinnitus and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) are common conditions affecting the auditory and vestibular systems.
- Previous research suggests potential links, but large-scale population data is needed to confirm associations.
- Understanding the relationship may reveal shared underlying mechanisms and inform clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the bidirectional association between tinnitus and BPPV.
- To assess the risk of developing BPPV in patients with tinnitus and vice versa.
- To utilize large-scale population data for robust statistical analysis.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of National Health Insurance Corporation claims data (2008-2021).
- Inclusion of 580,531 patients with tinnitus and 572,937 patients with BPPV, plus controls.
- Propensity score matching and Cox proportional hazard models were employed.
Main Results:
- Significantly higher incidence of BPPV in tinnitus patients (aHR=2.474) and tinnitus in BPPV patients (aHR=2.048) compared to controls.
- Increased risk observed in younger individuals (<39 years) and males for both conditions.
- Findings remained significant after adjusting for covariates like age, sex, and health habits.
Conclusions:
- Substantial evidence supports a bidirectional relationship between tinnitus and BPPV.
- The findings suggest a potential interconnected pathophysiology.
- Further research is necessary to elucidate the underlying biological mechanisms.
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