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Is air pollution one of the risk factors for sudden deafness? Review of the literature
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Is air pollution one of the risk factors for sudden deafness? Review of the literature

Authors

  • Magdalena Miłek University Clinical Hospital in Opole, 26 Wincentego Witosa Avenue, 45-401 Opole https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1355-3386
  • Mariola Banach Praski Hospital, 67 Solidarności Avenue, 03-401 Warszawa https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0295-7348
  • Angelika Foryś Ludwik Rydygier Specialist Hospital, Złota Jesień 1 Street, 31-826 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6631-8179
  • Weronika Kmiotek Clinical Regional Hospital No. 2 named after St. Hedwig of Anjou in Rzeszów Lwowska Street 60, 35-301 Rzeszów https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7699-0585
  • Zuzanna Kotowicz Voivodeship Clinical Hospital No.2 in Rzeszów St. Lwowska 60, 35-301 Rzeszów, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5711-3229
  • Ksenia Kwaśniak Clinical Regional Hospital No. 2 named after St. Hedwig of Anjou in Rzeszów Lwowska Street 60, 35-301 Rzeszów https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8826-4884
  • Agata Magierska Clinical Regional Hospital No. 2 named after St. Hedwig of Anjou in Rzeszów Lwowska Street 60, 35-301 Rzeszów https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4150-0495
  • Anna Niemczyk GMW - Center for Gynecological and Obstetrical Diagnostics Partnership M. Tomala & W. Niemczyk & G. Głąb, ul. Juliana Tuwima 1, 45-551 Opole https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3608-6112
  • Weronika Stawska University Clinical Hospital in Opole, 26 Wincentego Witosa Avenue, 45-401 Opole https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8916-2585
  • Monika Ślusarczyk Ludwik Rydygier Specialist Hospital, Złota Jesień 1 Street, 31-826 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4765-7081

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/QS.2024.15.51957

Keywords

sudden deafness, sudden hearing loss, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, air pollution, treatment of sudden deafness

Abstract

Introduction and objective: Sudden deafness is a serious clinical manifestation characterised by rapidly progressive hearing loss. As the duration of the disease process increases, hearing loss increases, so it is important to diagnose and begin treatment as early as possible. This paper aims to summarise the current state of knowledge on the main risk factors for sudden hearing loss and treatment methods, and the impact of environmental pollution on sudden hearing loss.

Brief description of the state of knowledge: Sudden hearing loss, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss, refers to a sudden and significant deterioration of hearing. According to current medical knowledge, risk factors for sudden deafness mainly include microvascular disorders, autoimmune diseases, damage to the cochlear membrane and viral infections. According to some researchers, air pollution may contribute to sudden hearing loss; however, data are still lacking and there is a need for further research. Treatment of hearing loss can include medication, hyperbaric therapy, hearing aids and, in the most difficult cases, cochlear implants. Sudden deafness is a health problem with a significant impact on patients' quality of life. Understanding the causes, diagnosis and effective treatment are key to improving quality of
life and social and occupational functioning.
Methods and results: Literature review was performed using the PUBMED online database and Google Scholar.
Summary: Hearing loss is a common condition that can have a variety of causes and dangerous consequences. This article discusses the causes of sudden hearing loss and available treatments. The need for further research into the treatment and rehabilitation of people with hearing loss to ensure the best possible quality of life and to improve social and occupational functioning is highlighted.

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MIŁEK, Magdalena, BANACH, Mariola, FORYŚ, Angelika, KMIOTEK, Weronika, KOTOWICZ, Zuzanna, KWAŚNIAK, Ksenia, MAGIERSKA, Agata, NIEMCZYK, Anna, STAWSKA, Weronika and ŚLUSARCZYK, Monika. Is air pollution one of the risk factors for sudden deafness? Review of the literature. Quality in Sport. Online. 4 July 2024. Vol. 15, p. 51957. [Accessed 3 July 2025]. DOI 10.12775/QS.2024.15.51957.
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