Predisposing Factors in Individuals with Late-Onset Auditory Dys-Synchrony

Abstract

The aim of the study was to find possible predisposing factors that would result in the condition of late-onset auditory dys-synchrony. A detailed case history of the possible risk factors and the symptoms were recorded from two groups. The two groups consisted of 30 participants each diagnosed as late-onset auditory dys-synchrony and late onset cochlear hearing loss respectively. The results showed that factors such as low socioeconomic status, exposure to toxic chemicals, family history of the condition, and onset at the pubertal age could be the possible predisposing factors of late-onset auditory dys-synchrony. Most of the participants of the study with auditory dys-synchrony reported difficulty in understanding speech, and tinnitus was found to be one of the major complaints. The study shows that the predisposing factors for late-onset auditory dys-synchrony were not similar to those reported in the literature for congenital auditory dys-synchrony. Future studies should focus on understanding