Sudden hearing loss is a sensorineural hearing impairment or at times
called as Idiopathic sudden
sensorineural hearing loss – Idiopathic meaning,
causes unknown. Sudden hearing loss develops
over a period of few hours to a few days.
Hearing loss is often accompanied by dizziness or ringing in the ear
(tinnitus). Many recover without treatment, but swift medical attention
increases the chances for partial or full restoration of hearing. Sudden
sensorineural hearing loss is treated as a medical emergency.
Hearing loss is treated with drugs that provide better blood supply to
the inner ear and decrease inflammation. Researchers have confirmed a strong
association with circulatory problems or lack of oxygen in the inner ear. Other
possible causes include heredity, viral and bacterial infection, toxins and
other factors.
In the face of limited treatment options, surprising research findings
have recently revealed success with a new treatment for sudden idiopathic
sensorineural hearing loss: Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy (HBOT).
The beneficial effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on sudden
sensorineural hearing loss are probably achieved by an increase in the
distribution of oxygen dissolved per volume unit of blood circulating trough
the regions affected by the lack of oxygen.
HBOT
increases oxygen tension in the blood and tissues and dissolves extra oxygen in
the blood plasma to better supply the structures, fluids, and nerves of the
inner ear. Physicians may prescribe HBOT in conjunction with corticosteroids to
reduce inflammation and swelling. Hyperbaric oxygen has not been shown to be
helpful in treating tinnitus or chronic hearing loss beyond 6 months.
In the
supporting medical literature, dosages generally ranged from 2.0 ATA to 2.5
ATA, for 60 to 90 minutes, once or twice daily, with 5 to 20 total treatments.
If you or a loved one experiences a sudden hearing loss, please visit your
doctor immediately. With hyperbaric
oxygen treatment, the hope of hearing recovery is better than ever before.
References:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221618916300701
http://www.hsj.gr/medicine/the-clinical-efficacy-of-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-in-idiopathic-sudden-sensorineural-hearing-loss-and-tinnitus.php?aid=8303
References:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221618916300701
http://www.hsj.gr/medicine/the-clinical-efficacy-of-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-in-idiopathic-sudden-sensorineural-hearing-loss-and-tinnitus.php?aid=8303
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