Table 3.
Mean analysis for NLR and MPV according to severity of hearing loss as mild (<40 dB), moderate (up to 80 dB), and severe (profound, >80 dB).
| 1 Mild (n = 24) | 2 Moderate (n = 24) | 3 Severe (n = 11) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| MPV (fL) | 9.83 ± 1.58 | 9.74 ± 1.56 | 10.00 ± 1.27 | 0.701 |
| NLR | 2.35 ± 1.14 | 3.25 ± 2.06 | 5.15 ± 3.33 | 0.015a |
| 1–2, p = 0.117 | ||||
| 2–3, p = 0.092 | ||||
| 1–3, p = 0.004a |
SD, standard deviation; MPV, mean platelet volume; NLR, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio.
p < 0.05.