Presbyacusis - A study in 40 cases
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
The aim of the study was to find the relation between ageing and hearing loss. We also studied the correlation between Presbyacusis and the effect of other systemic diseases on its prevalence and progress. Methods: The study was conducted over a period of one year. Patients complaining of hearing loss above the age of 60 years were selected for the study. Pure tone audiometry was done for all the cases in the study group. Results: There is a definite relation between age and hearing loss. As the age advances the prevalence of Presbyacusis also increased up to the age of 70 yrs. But after 70yrs it decreased. Other diseases like hypertension, DM, drugs, addictions etc also have a definite role in enhancing the loss. Almost 42%patients had vertigo along with SHNL which makes it more of an audio vestibular condition. Conclusion: Sensorineural hearing loss in old age is more common after the age of 60years.Vertigo and tinnitus are seen amongst 40 to 45% of the individuais. Other systemic diseases such as HT, DM, IHD, noise pollution, ototoxic drugs do influence an early incidence, progress and severity.
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Sajid Khan
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