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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The relationship between tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is recognized, yet underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
  • Understanding how OSA risk factors influence tinnitus is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk and tinnitus.
  • To identify specific OSA-related characteristics that impact tinnitus experience, persistence, and severity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2021) for participants aged 40-65.
  • Employed the STOP-BANG questionnaire and auditory examinations to assess OSA risk and tinnitus.
  • Applied propensity score matching to compare tinnitus-related factors between low- and high-risk OSA groups.

Main Results:

  • Individuals at high risk for OSA reported higher incidence, persistence, and severity of tinnitus.
  • High-frequency hearing loss was significantly associated with tinnitus experience and persistence.
  • Smoking was identified as a contributing factor to tinnitus severity.
  • When controlling for hearing loss and other factors, no significant differences in tinnitus were found between OSA risk groups.

Conclusions:

  • Tinnitus is primarily influenced by hearing loss, which often co-occurs with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • OSA itself does not appear to directly cause or exacerbate tinnitus; rather, associated auditory deficits are the key factor.
  • Further research should focus on managing hearing loss in individuals with OSA to address tinnitus symptoms.