Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Auditory neuropathy/dyssynchrony (AN/AD) is a hearing disorder characterized by an absent or atypical auditory brainstem response. The present study was conducted to determine cases of Auditory neuropathy/dyssynchrony with hearing loss. Materials & Methods: 140 patients diagnosed with hearing loss age ranged 1- 14 years were subjected to hearing screening tests. The prevalence of AN/AD was assessed. Results: Out of 140 patients, boys were 80 and girls were 60. Out of 140 patients, 7 (5%) had AN/ AD. Acoustic reflex was present in 7, high Bilirubin was present in 6, blood exchange after birth was seen in 5 and neonatal intensive care was required in 6. The difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Auditory neuropathy in children was associated with hyperbilirubinemia and high acoustic reflex.