A Study of Relationship Between Serum Lipids and Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Abstract

Sedentary lifestyle which is a very common thing nowadays results to cause new challenges on the normal physiological mechanisms of the human body. Passive living, Alcohol dependency, smoking habits, Nicotine dependency, Drug abuse may induce risk of developing certain diseases, particularly in elderly. To scrutinize the relationship between degree of sensorineural hearing loss and serum lipid level (total cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoproteins, high density lipoproteins).A cross-sectional study was conducted in 70 patients aged between 30 to 60 years diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss at ENT outpatient department in SGT Hospital, Budhera, Gurugram, India. All the 70 patients were amongst age group of 30 to 60 years who were registered from June 2022 to June 2023. Elevated serum levels of total cholesterol in males and females, along with triglyceride levels in males, are significantly correlated with the severity of sensorineural hearing loss. Conversely, there is no observed direct correlation with high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein levels for both genders. The presence of a hyperlipidemia state constitutes a major menace for individuals suffering from sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Regular screening and systematic monitoring of serum lipid levels could prevent the progression of severe SNHL, leading to an enduring enhancement in the quality of life for patients