Relação entre o Tabagismo e a Perda Auditiva

Abstract

Smoking is a harmful habit that has been associated with various health issues, including negative effects on the auditory system. This relationship involves alterations in cochlear function and the central auditory system, affecting hearing ability across different age groups. The aim of this study was to investigate the auditory profile and audiological findings in cigarette users, based on conventional audiological evaluations. The methodology consisted of an integrative literature review with an exploratory approach, guided by the question: 'What audiological changes are observed in individuals who use tobacco?' Articles addressing this topic and published between 2013 and 2024 in Portuguese, English, Spanish, among other languages, were included. Exclusion criteria comprised duplicate articles and those not related to the topic. The analysis of the studies demonstrates that smoking—including passive smoking and prenatal exposure—constitutes a relevant ototoxic agent, whose audiological impacts demand systematic attention from hearing health professionals, both in investigating smoking history and in providing preventive guidance, especially in socially and economically vulnerable populations