Interactive effects of the middle ear pathology and the associated hearing loss on transient-evoked otoacoustic emission measures☆☆☆★★★ (original) (raw)

This study examines the interactive effects of middle ear pathology and associated hearing loss on transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) in children. It involved 63 children aged 4 to 17 years and utilized tympanometry, pure-tone audiometry, and TEOAEs measurements. Results indicated that TEOAEs were highly specific for identifying normal ears, while the presence of middle ear abnormalities significantly impacted TEOAEs, particularly in cases of type B tympanograms indicating fluid presence. The research highlights the diagnostic value of TEOAEs in identifying otologic and audiologic disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding how various middle ear conditions affect these emissions.