Audibility threshold for high frequencies inchildren with medical history of multiples episodes of bilateral secretory otitis media

Ferreira, Mônica de Sá; Almeida, Kátia de; Atherino, Ciríaco Cristóvão Tavares

doi:10.1016/s1808-8694(15)31071-5

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“…Verbal communication skills is a distinctive trace of the human race with undisputed importance at any age range 1 . Sensorial auditory deprivation impairs the quality of life of the individuals and their families in the biological, psychological, social and environmental aspects.…”

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Prevalência de perda auditiva incapacitante em Juiz de Fora, Brasil

Baraky¹,

Bento²,

Raposo³

et al. 2012

Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol.

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Dat a on the prevalence of disabling hearing loss (DHL) in Brazil is scarce, which impacts healthcare professionals' knowledge on the extent of the problem. Objectives:This study aimed at estimating DHL prevalence in the municipality of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, to identify individual-related variables and find risk areas. Materials and Methods:This was a descriptive sectional population study held from January to October of 2009. We randomly selected 349 households with 1,050 individuals who with ages ranging between 4 days and 95 years. The data collection instruments were: WHO structured questionnaire, ENT examination and laboratory tests. Chi-square and Poisson regression models were used for analyses.Results: DHL prevalence was estimated at 5.2% (95% CI = 3.1 to 7.3) which was classified as moderate in 3.9% (95% CI = 0.001 to 0.134), severe in 0.9% (95% CI = 0.001 to 0.107) and profound in 0.4% (95% CI = 0.001 to 0.095). We found correlation between DHL and tinnitus; age over 60 years and low educational level. Conclusions:Our data obtained pointed to the need to create hearing health programs targeted to specific risk groups, promoting quality of life for hearing impaired patients. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2012;78(4):52-8. ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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Prevalência de perda auditiva incapacitante em Juiz de Fora, Brasil

Baraky¹,

Bento²,

Raposo³

et al. 2012

Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol.

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“…Finally, regarding the limitations of the study, we highlight its cross-sectional design since it cannot prove causality between the variables. 68 The heterogeneity in the definition of a normal hearing parameter in young populations is also a limitation that may have affected the interpretation of this study: 4 some authors recommend using thresholds of 25 dB as ‘normal hearing parameter’, 69 others suggest using 20 dB, 70 and a prior study recommended using 15 dB. 21 Standardised thresholds that allow homogeneous comparisons in terms of hearing loss in young populations are needed.…”

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Extended high-frequency hearing loss among Afro-Colombian adolescents from a rural area in Colombia: a cross-sectional study

Pérez-Herrera,

Peñaranda,

Moreno-López

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesResearch trends concerning hearing loss within teen rural populations are limited and current evidence suggests that extended high-frequency audiometry can be a sensitive tool to detect subclinical hearing loss. Moreover, current research emphasises the importance of representing different ethnic populations in science. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of acquired hearing loss through conventional pure-tone (0.25–8 kHz) and extended high frequency (EHF) (9–20 kHz) audiometry in Afro-Colombian adolescents from a rural area in Colombia.DesignObservational, cross-sectional study.Participants230 Afro-Colombian adolescents aged 13–17 years who attended high school in a rural population from Cartagena, Colombia.InterventionsOtoscopic examination, conventional (0.25–8 kHz) and EHF (9–20 kHz) audiometry tests were performed during February-March 2021. Sociodemographic and associated factor questionnaires were also applied to assess probable factors associated with EHF hearing loss.Main outcome measuresPrevalence of acquired hearing loss using conventional and EHF audiometry, and factors associated with hearing loss.ResultsOf 230 adolescents who met the eligibility criteria, 133 (57.82%) were female. The mean age was 15.22 years (SD: 1.62). The prevalence of hearing loss in at least one ear assessed with conventional audiometry was 21.30% and with EHF audiometry 14.78%. The main abnormal otoscopic findings included: neotympanum (1.30%), myringosclerosis (0.87%) and monomeric scars (0.43%). Factors associated with a higher probability of EHF hearing loss found through logistic regression were older age (prevalence ratio (PR): 1.45; 95% CI 1.16 to 1.80), attending the ‘Picó’ four or more times a month (PR: 6.63; 95% CI 2.16 to 20.30), attending bars more than three times a month (PR: 1.14; 95% CI 1.03 to 1.59) and self-reported hearing difficulties (PR: 1.24; 95% CI 1.22 to 4.05).ConclusionsOur results suggest that acquired hearing loss is already widespread among this young rural population.

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