ABO Blood Group and Auditory Function in Young Adults.

IF 0.6 Q4 SURGERY

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-16 DOI:10.1007/s12070-024-05039-2

Liya Varghese, Swathi C S

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Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, research on the effect of blood group on hearing function has gained more attention. Some blood groups show susceptibility to certain general health and auditory disorders like noise induced hearing loss, infections, coronary artery disease, gastric carcinoma and duodenal ulcer.

Aims: The present study aimed to determine the differences in middle ear and cochlear function among persons with different blood groups (AB, A, B, O).

Materials and methods: Sixty adults (18-24 years) with normal hearing sensitivity were included in the study. They were divided into four groups based on blood groups (A, B, AB, O) with 15 participants each. High-frequency thresholds, distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) and resonance frequency were measured. High-frequency thresholds for both ears were measured at octave frequencies from 9 kHz to 16 kHz. Resonant frequency was determined using sweep frequency method.

Results: The findings demonstrated that individuals with blood group AB and O had considerably lower DPOAE amplitudes. Resonance frequency and extended high frequency thresholds did not, however, differ significantly between the blood groups.

Conclusion: The decrease in the amplitude of otoacoustic emissions (OAE) can be explained by a reduction in the quantity of robust outer hair cells and elevated protein levels, which in turn lead to a reduction in the cochlear blood flow in persons with blood type O and AB, respectively. More research with greater numbers of participants is necessary to improve the generalization of the findings.

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ABO 血型与年轻人的听觉功能

导言近年来，血型对听力功能影响的研究越来越受到关注。目的：本研究旨在确定不同血型（AB、A、B、O）的人在中耳和耳蜗功能方面的差异：研究对象包括 60 名听力正常的成年人（18-24 岁）。根据血型（A、B、AB、O）将他们分为四组，每组 15 人。研究人员测量了高频阈值、失真产物耳声发射（DPOAE）和共振频率。双耳的高频阈值是在 9 kHz 至 16 kHz 的倍频程频率下测量的。共振频率采用扫频法测定：结果：研究结果表明，血型为 AB 和 O 的人的 DPOAE 振幅要低得多。然而，不同血型之间的共振频率和扩展高频阈值并无显著差异：结论：O 型血和 AB 型血人的耳声发射（OAE）振幅降低的原因可能是强健的外毛细胞数量减少和蛋白质水平升高，这反过来又导致耳蜗血流量减少。有必要对更多的参与者进行更多的研究，以提高研究结果的普遍性。

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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology

CiteScore

0.80

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0.00%

发文量

226

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery was founded as Indian Journal of Otolaryngology in 1949 as a scientific Journal published by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and was later rechristened as IJOHNS to incorporate the changes and progress. IJOHNS, undoubtedly one of the oldest Journals in India, is the official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and is about to publish it is 67th Volume in 2015. The Journal published quarterly accepts articles in general Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and various subspecialities such as Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology and Phonosurgery, Neurotology, Head and Neck Surgery etc. The Journal acts as a window to showcase and project the clinical and research work done by Otolaryngologists community in India and around the world. It is a continued source of useful clinical information with peer review by eminent Otolaryngologists of repute in their respective fields. The Journal accepts articles pertaining to clinical reports, Clinical studies, Research articles in basic and applied Otolaryngology, short Communications, Clinical records reporting unusual presentations or lesions and new surgical techniques. The journal acts as a catalyst and mirrors the Indian Otolaryngologist’s active interests and pursuits. The Journal also invites articles from senior and experienced authors on interesting topics in Otolaryngology and allied sciences from all over the world. The print version is distributed free to about 4000 members of Association of Otolaryngologists of India and the e-Journal shortly going to make its appearance on the Springer Board can be accessed by all the members. Association of Otolaryngologists of India and M/s Springer India group have come together to co-publish IJOHNS from January 2007 and this bondage is going to provide an impetus to the Journal in terms of international presence and global exposure.