Review Article

Evidence Supporting the Hypothesis That Inflammation-Induced Vasospasm Is Involved in the Pathogenesis of Acquired Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Table 4

Directness of evidence for a role of inflammation-induced vasospasm in conditions associated with acquired SNHL.

Condition associated with SNHLEvidence for vasospasmEvidence of link of SNHL to vasoconstrictorsEvidence for response to anti-inflammatory treatmentEvidence for treatment response to vasodilators

AutoimmuneFeaturesFeaturesFeaturesNot investigated
Bacterial meningitisFeaturesFeaturesFeaturesFeatures
Phonic injuryDirectDirectDirectNot investigated
Subarachnoid haemorrhageFeaturesFeaturesFeaturesNot investigated
Brain traumaIncreased riskNo evidenceNo evidenceNot investigated
PresbyacusisNo evidenceNo evidenceNo evidenceNot investigated
MigraineFeaturesNot investigatedNot investigatedNot investigated
Sudden SNHLDirectNot investigatedDirectDirect