Antibiotics Used to Treat CF Can Cause Hearing Loss

The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) -- those are Ear, Nose, and Throat doctors in laymen’s terms -- has just published a study report indicating a possible link between aminoglycocide antibiotics and hearing loss in people with cystic fibrosis. Tobi (tobramycin), Arikace (amikacin), and gentamycin are the most common aminoglycocides prescribed to people with CF. These are important medications in cystic fibrosis treatment, and you shouldn’t be afraid to use them. What you should do is follow the AAO-HNS recommendations and have your hearing tested regularly if you do take aminoglycocides.

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