Citation

Shahbaz Hassan M, Ray J, Wilson F. J. Laryngol. Otol. 2003; 117(2): 134-137.

Affiliation

Department of ENT, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK. shahbazhassan@hotmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, JLO Ltd., Publisher Cambridge University Press)

DOI

10.1258/002221503762624602

PMID

12625889

Abstract

Exposure to carbon monoxide is a well-recognized cause of morbidity and mortality. Both acute accidental poisoning and chronic exposure are associated with a range of adverse health effects. We report two cases of carbon monoxide poisoning with the associated phenomenon of sensorineural hearing loss. Although hearing loss as a result of acute carbon monoxide exposure has previously been described, here we emphasize the need to consider chronic exposure to carbon monoxide as a potentially reversible cause of sensorineural hearing loss if diagnosed and treated early.

Language: en