Study on Hearing Status of Elderly Patients attending a Specialized ENT Hospital (SAHIC)

Rahman, Mohammad Wakilur; Ahasan, Ali Imam; Debnath, Timir Kumar; Jamil, Abul Naser Md; Barua, Raju; Amin, MN

doi:10.3329/bjo.v21i2.27644

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“…In support of the findings of the current study, another study reported that hearing loss due to old age is the most frequent ear disease among the studied elderly (32.2%) ( 3 ). Hearing impairment was found in 43% of the participants in a study conducted by ( 20 ) and in 82% of elderly who participated in a study conducted by ( 21 ), which is much higher than our findings. In contrast, another study conducted by ( 22 ) found that the prevalence of self-reported hearing impairment among the studied elderly was only 6.1%.…”

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Ear diseases and factors associated with ear infections among the elderly attending hospital in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia

Alenezi¹,

Alenazi²,

Elboraei³

et al. 2017

Electron Physician

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BackgroundChanges in the anatomical structures and function of the ear can result in ear diseases, and may affect all age groups including the elderly as a result of agingObjectiveTo identify the frequency and types of ear diseases among the elderly attending Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz bin Musa’ed Al Saud hospital, Arar city, in the Northern Province of KSA, and factors associated with ear infections among them.MethodsThis cross-sectional hospital based study conducted from December 2016 through May 2017 included 138 elderly participants. A questionnaire was designed for collecting data about socio-demographic variables, the frequency and types of ear diseases among participants, and factors associated with ear infections among them. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 15, using descriptive statistics and Chi-Square test.ResultsFindings showed that 49.3% of the participants were suffering from ear disease. Hearing impairment was detected in 37% of the elderly people studied. In addition, 9.4% and 2.9 % of the participants suffered from otitis media and otitis interna, respectively. None of the studied factors had a significant effect on the development and pattern of ear infection among the studied population.ConclusionEar diseases were found among the participants with variable rates. More than one third of respondents suffered from hearing impairment. Ear infections were detected in lower rates. Although these problems are not life threating, they negatively impact the quality of life, and measures are needed for prevention and control.

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Ear diseases and factors associated with ear infections among the elderly attending hospital in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia

Alenezi¹,

Alenazi²,

Elboraei³

et al. 2017

Electron Physician

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“…Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery nant urban dwellers. These findings are contrary to findings in other studies[16] …”

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Geriatric Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Emergency in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti

Adegbiji¹,

Aremu²,

Aluko³

2019

IJOHNS

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Background: Issues of geriatric otolaryngologic emergency have not been widely applied despite an increase in the geriatric population. This study aimed at determining the prevalence, sociodemographic features, etiology, clinical features, complications and sources of referral of geriatric otorhinolaryngological, head and neck emergency in our center. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective hospital-based study of geriatric otorhinolaryngology emergency in the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital. The study was carried out between October 2016 and September 2018. Data were obtained by using a pretested interviewers questionnaire. All data were collated and analyzed using SPSS version 18.0. The data were expressed by frequency table, percentage, bar charts, and pie charts. Results: Geriatric otorhinolaryngology, head and neck emergency accounted for 5.3%. Major prevalence age group was 43.9% in the age group (60 -64). There were 38.6% of males with a male to female ratio of 1:1.5. The main etiology of geriatric otorhinolaryngology emergency was 29.5% trauma/road traffic accident/foreign body impaction and 25.8% tumor. Main anatomical distribution of geriatric otorhinolaryngology emergency was 38.6% throat diseases and 31.1% ear diseases. The most frequent clinical features were the pain in 27.3%, hearing loss in 21.2%, tinnitus in 15.9%, bleeding in 14.4%, difficulty breathing in 12.9% and discharge in 11.4%. ers. Presentation of geriatric otorhinolaryngology emergency was mainly ear, nose and throat clinic in 59.8% with accident and emergency in 28.8%. Commonest associated comorbid illnesses among the geriatric patients were 18.2% hypertension, 14.4% arthritis, and 9.8% diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: Geriatric otorhinolaryngological emergency is a common pathology associated with comorbid illnesses. Detailed clinical assessment is mandatory for effective management outcome.

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“…10.4071 and hearing loss due to use of medicines which are ototoxic. 6 Age related hearing decrement is sensorineurol and termed as "presbyacusis" and it is this type of hearing loss which is most frequently causing chronic hearing loss in aged people. 7 Microscopic studies of inner ear in cadaveric dissection of such ears was carried by Schuknecht & colleagues in which they defined and explained six different categories of hiotopathological transformations in the cochlea of the ear 1.…”

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“…Mixed type-involving some contribution of the all the above five. [6][7][8] Pure Tone Audiometry is a simple diagnostic test tool which is performed by the audiologists and gives important information regarding the nature and intensity of hearing weakness for which further management plans can be exicuted. 9…”

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Evaluation of elderly patients with hearing impairment.

Naqi

Ali

Akhtar³

et al. 2020

TPMJ

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Hearing is decreased in later age is due to aging and is normally seen in most of the elderly people all over the world. Objectives: To ascertain the degree of hearing in elders in relation to age, pattern and extent of hearing weakness in old age so that interventional strategies can be planned to improve their wellbeing. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: ENT Outdoor Clinic of Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital of Islamabad Medical and Dental College, Bhara Kahu, Islamabad. Period: December 2017 to October 2018. Material & Methods: 200 patients were part of the study with age > 50 years and no past history of drug therapy. Data was gathered by detailed clinical history, clinical examination and audiometric findings. Result: 57% patients were found with normal hearing and 43% had variable degree of hearing deterioration. Highest number of hearing weakness was found in 9th decade. Most of hearing deterioration was found in both the ears and that of sensorineural in type. Conclusion: Sensorineural type of hearing impairment is very frequently occurring problem seen in the latter part of life in our community. The frequency and severity of decreased hearing is directly proportional to age.

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Study on Hearing Status of Elderly Patients attending a Specialized ENT Hospital (SAHIC)

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References 6 publications

Ear diseases and factors associated with ear infections among the elderly attending hospital in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia

Ear diseases and factors associated with ear infections among the elderly attending hospital in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia

Geriatric Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Emergency in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti

Evaluation of elderly patients with hearing impairment.

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