Severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with cochlear function impairment.

Erika MatsumuraCarla G MatasSeisse G G SanchesFernanda C L MagliaroRaquel M PedreñoPedro R GentaGeraldo Lorenzi-FilhoRenata M M Carvallo

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2017)

Acoustic transference function of middle ear is similar in adults with and without OSA. Severe OSA is independently associated with cochlear function impairment in patients with no significant co-morbidities.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
early onset
drug induced