Risk of tinnitus in patients with sleep apnea: A nationwide, population‐based, case‐control study

Abstract

3b. Laryngoscope, 127:2171-2175, 2017.

Tinnitus Is Associated with a Higher Risk of Benign Brain Tumors: A Nationwide, Population-Based Secondary Cohort Study of Young and Middle-Aged Adults

“…One of our previous studies found that sleep apnea was associated with an increase in the incidence of primary central nervous system cancers [17]. Another study from our group revealed that the risk of tinnitus was significantly higher among middle-aged and elderly Taiwanese patients with sleep disturbances, especially with sleep apnea [24]. Possible mechanisms linking tinnitus and brain tumor might involve the effect of poor sleep on enhanced proinflammatory cytokine production, which leads to immunosuppression [25].…”

Higher prevalence and increased severity of sleep‐disordered breathing in male patients with chronic tinnitus: Our experience with 173 cases

“…2,3 Doctors, however, are still in the dark ages of carrying around printed handbook guides or flash cards, which are often obsolete, or rely on access to computer terminals for intranet-based guidelines. Ofcom figures report that 71% of UK adults own a smartphone, 4 and a recent survey shows more than 98% of doctors own a smartphone. 5 It is demonstrated that there are many positive uses for doctors incorporating modern smartphone technology to deliver health care.…”

“…3 The relationship of tinnitus with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSAS) has rarely been mentioned. 4 In a recent population-based case-control study, the risk of tinnitus was found to increase 1.36 times in patients with OSAS. However, no detailed grading or severity of SDB (or OSAS) and tinnitus was provided.…”

“…Conversely, sleep disturbance was proposed as one of the causes of chronic tinnitus . The relationship of tinnitus with sleep‐disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSAS) has rarely been mentioned . In a recent population‐based case‐control study, the risk of tinnitus was found to increase 1.36 times in patients with OSAS.…”

Sleep apnea and risk of vertigo: A nationwide population‐based cohort study

“…Sleep apnea is associated with higher risks of several significant adverse effects on various body systems, such as a 2 to 4 times higher risk of arrhythmia, a 3 times higher risk of stroke, and greater mortality from both heart failure and stroke . Sleep apnea is characterized by snoring‐related vibration, hypoventilation, and hypoxia; it may damage the carotid artery, brain, and inner ear . Previous studies have found that patients with sleep apnea exhibit increasing risks of dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss .…”