The Study On Pure Tone Audiometry In Patients With Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract

Introduction: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a Type-I hypersensitivity reaction of the nasal mucosa, primarily mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) with complex etiological factors. Pure tone audiometry indicates what hearing thresholds (dB) are required to just be able to perceive a tone at different frequencies (Hz). Aims: The present study is undertaken to assess the otological and audiological status of patients with allergic rhinitis, to estimate the hearing impairment and its magnitude in the abnormal study subjects using Pure Tone Audiometry.