It is critical to screen patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for hearing impairment
RA is the commonest autoimmune arthritis affecting 1% of the population. Despite its main articular manifestations, RA can involve extra-articular organs including the auditory system. Environmental factors for instance smoking, alcohol and noise can deteriorate the condition. Passive smokers are also at risk of HI. Long-term exposure to alcohol affects hearing in RA, causing harmful […]
