Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for otosclerosis include:
- Age: late teens through late 40s
- Family history of otosclerosis
- Sex: female
- Race: Caucasian or Asian
- Drinking nonfluoridated water: Some studies suggest that nonfluoridated water may cause a susceptible person to develop otosclerosis
- Pregnancy: may accelerate symptoms
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