With one in four adults being diagnosed with hypertension, considerations for its affect on the ear should not be overlooked. Reduced blood circulation to the cochlea resulting in decreased oxygen supply has shown to result in patient’s experiencing tinnitus and hearing loss. This makes a hearing evaluation a needed tool in managing the adverse affects of hypertension.
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Enjoy this months article Association Between Hypertension and Hearing Loss. Nawaz, et.al. (2021)
