Assessing the impact of apnea duration on the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and hearing loss
These findings underscore the significant association between OSA and reduced auditory function, with apnea duration standing out as a crucial factor contributing to hearing loss. Our results suggest that prolonged apnea duration may be a marker of chronic hypoxic damage in patients with OSA, further clarifying its potential role in the development of hearing loss.
Authors
- Yong Seok Jo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8624-4756)
- Jeon Mi Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2793-9045)
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
- Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315580
- Primary Topic
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- National Research Foundation of Korea
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea