Hearing In Alcoholics – A Case Control Study
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Correspondence
Kavitha Ashok Kumar,
Professor, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences,
Kuntikana, Mangalore 575004, Karnataka;
Mob: 09448102341
Alcohol is the most prevalent addiction in the world. It affects every organ in the body and its toxic effects are well documented. This article studies its effect on the auditory system. The authors have compared the hearing in 30 subjects where the single risk factor was alcohol consumption for more than 2 years, with 30 age and sex matched controls. The association of the severity of hearing loss with the duration and quantity of alcohol intake were studied. An attempt has been made to know whether abstinence from alcohol following de-addiction would bring about any change in hearing.