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[The influence of aging on middle ear function (author's transl)].
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|February 1, 1978
Summary
Aging significantly impacts middle ear function, affecting its mechanical acoustic properties. Impedance audiometry reveals age-related changes in middle ear impedance, confirming the ear as an indicator of physiological aging.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Gerontology
- Audiology
Context:
- Aging affects not only the sensory-neural hearing system but also the middle ear's mechanical acoustic function.
- Understanding age-related changes in middle ear mechanics is crucial for audiological assessment.
Purpose:
- To investigate age- and sex-related alterations in middle ear impedance.
- To assess changes in friction and elasticity of middle ear function with increasing age using impedance audiometric methods.
Summary:
- Impedance audiometry, including tympanometry, compliance measurement, reflex activity, and Eustachian tube function tests, was employed to evaluate middle ear function.
- Results demonstrated significant alterations in middle ear impedance correlating with age and sex.
Impact:
- The audiological findings corroborate existing morphological data on the aging middle ear.
- The study highlights the auditory system's sensitivity as an indicator of the human physiological aging process.