Updates in Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.9.584
- Author:
See Ok SHIN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea. soshin@chungbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Hearing loss;
Noise-induced
- MeSH:
Cell Death;
Cochlea;
Ear, Inner;
Hair;
Hearing;
Hearing Loss*;
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced;
Membranes;
Noise*;
Organ of Corti
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014;57(9):584-588
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Noise-induced hearing loss could be caused by mechanical destruction of the delicate membranes of the inner ear, hair cells and supporting structures of the organ of Corti, and by intense metabolic activity, which increases free radical formation in the cochlea. When exposure is continuous, injury is a consequence of the total amount of energy to which cochlear tissues are exposed and a hearing conservation program is essential including hearing protection devices. Several therapeutic trials including antioxidant agents have been shown at least partially effective in prevention of hearing loss and hair cell death.
