scholarly journals Pulsed magnetic stimulation in combination with pneumomassage in the therapy of patients with professional sensorineural hearing loss

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (12) ◽  
pp. 1417-1422
Author(s):  
Inna V. Tikhonova ◽  
Dina V. Rusanova ◽  
Marina V. Kuleshova ◽  
Elena V. Katamanova ◽  
Oleg L. Lakhman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Evoked Potentials ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Verbal Memory ◽  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Auditory Evoked Potentials ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Advanced Therapy

Introduction. There are many methods for treating sensorineural hearing loss (SHL) of the occupational origin, which indicates insufficient effectiveness and an active search for more advanced therapy methods. Objective of the study: to evaluate changes in the state of the central nervous system pathways under the influence of a magnetic field and the long-term period. Materials and Methods. There were treated fifty two aviation workers with SHL of the occupational origin with moderate hearing loss. Pulsed magnetic stimulation (MS) and pneumatic massage of the tympanic membrane were used. Before and after treatment, electroencephalography was performed with the registration of visual and auditory evoked potentials (EP), somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP), psychological testing, and the study of higher mental functions in terms of short-term and delayed verbal memory, attention function. Results. After treatment, there was an improvement in speech intelligibility in 62% of cases, a decrease in the intensity of the tinnitus and head noise in 44% of cases, there was an improvement in the indicators of audiometric research and acumetry data from both sides. There was a statistically significant increase in the α-rhythm, the time of the pulse passing through the central afferent structures increased, the indicators of operative verbal memory, and the productivity of long-term memorization, the volume and stability of attention increased. Conclusion. The effectiveness of pulse MS in treating patients with occupational SHL has been proven. The prospects of using pulsed MS in combination with pneumatic massage in occupational pathology were shown, which was confirmed by positive changes in objective and subjective indicators characterizing the condition of patients immediately after the therapy sessions and a year after treatment.

Long-Term Results of Incus Vibroplasty in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Sensorineural Hearing Loss

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannes Maier ◽  
Anna-Lena Hinze ◽  
Timo Gerdes ◽  
Susan Busch ◽  
Rolf Salcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Middle Ear ◽  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Over Time

Objectives: The principal aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of the middle ear implant Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) in patients with moderate-to-severe sensorineural hearing loss up to a mean (± standard deviation) duration of 11.1 ± 2.1 years (min. = 8.2, max. = 13.9, n = 16) after the intervention. Design: This was a retrospective, single-subject repeated-measurements study over a long-term period. A total of 104 German-speaking adults (for 122 implants) were included in this study (54 male, 50 female). The mean age at implantation was 54.5 years (min. = 19.0, max. = 80.4). Audiological outcome and speech intelligibility were assessed in all VSB patients at different time points in non-overlapping groups. Results: Bone conduction (BC) thresholds were preserved after the implantation and no indication was found of an increase over time of the small air-bone gaps introduced by the implantation. BC and air conduction thresholds worsened similarly in both implanted and non-implanted ears over time. The decrease in audiological benefit provided by the VSB was moderate and the Word Recognition Score in quiet conditions at 65 dB SPL was still largely improved with the VSB in the longest observed group. Conclusions: These results confirm that the VSB does not affect the integrity of the inner/middle ear and is still beneficial in long-term follow-up.

Speech intelligibility in patients of different ages with chronic sensorineural hearing loss

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
M. Yu. Boboshko ◽  
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E. V. Zhilinskaya ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Speech Audiometry ◽  
Similar Degree ◽  
Different Ages ◽  
Monosyllabic Words

Deterioration in speech intelligibility, the most common complaint of people with hearing loss, leads to social isolation and dramatically reduces the quality of life. The correction of peripheral hearing loss by hearing aid fitting does not always solve this problem in patients with chronic sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). That is why in the process of audiological examination of patients with complaints of hearing loss, it is necessary to include methods of speech audiometry, which make it possible to comprehensively assess the functioning of the auditory system. The aim of the study: assessment of speech intelligibility in patients of different ages with SNHL. 94 people from 20 to 74 years of age were examined: 54 patients with SNHL (14 young and 40 elderly) and 40 people with normal hearing thresholds (20 young and 20 elderly). Besides the standard audiological examination, speech audiometry testing was conducted: evaluation of monosyllabic words intelligibility in quiet, binaural rapidly alternating speech test, dichotic digits test, Russian matrix sentence test (RuMatrix). Results: Speech intelligibility in elderly patients with SNHL was shown to be significantly worse than in young patients with a similar degree of hearing loss. The RuMatrix test in noise was proved to be the most sensitive test for comprehensive evaluation of the hearing system functioning.

scholarly journals Fluctuating Sensorineural Hearing Loss

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Liu ◽  
Kunpeng Zhou ◽  
Xuemei Zhang ◽  
Kevin A. Peng
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Initial Presentation ◽  
Vestibular Aqueduct ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Inner Ear Disease ◽  
Fluctuating Hearing Loss

Background: Several otologic conditions can present with fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, including Ménière’s disease, autoimmune inner ear disease, and enlarged vestibular aqueduct. Although these 3 etiologies vary greatly, distinguishing between these conditions at initial presentation can be challenging. Furthermore, initial treatment of these conditions is often similar. In this review, we discuss historical and current perspectives on diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Summary: A literature search was performed regarding fluctuating hearing loss, and current treatment of these etiologies of fluctuating hearing loss was summarized. Immediate measures at the onset of acute hearing loss include corticosteroid therapy, while preventative and chronic therapies, which can limit disease severity and frequency, vary based on the specific condition treated. Key Messages: Fluctuating hearing loss can represent a range of pathologies, but the precise etiology may not be clear at initial presentation. Timely treatment and long-term follow-up, along with appropriate diagnostics, are necessary to optimize long-term hearing.

scholarly journals Third-generation bisphosphonates for cochlear otosclerosis stabilizes sensorineural hearing loss in long-term follow-up

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 262-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taha A. Jan ◽  
Aaron K. Remenschneider ◽  
Christopher Halpin ◽  
Margaret Seton ◽  
Michael J. McKenna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals The Short- and Long-Term Outcome of Intratympanic Steroid Therapy as a Salvage Treatment for Acute Low-Tone Sensorineural Hearing Loss without Episodes of Vertigo

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinya Morita ◽  
Yuji Nakamaru ◽  
Keishi Fujiwara ◽  
Keiji Iizuka ◽  
Masayori Masuya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Salvage Treatment ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Low Tone ◽  
Hearing Outcomes

Objectives: To evaluate the hearing outcomes of intratympanic steroid (ITS) treatment for patients with acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss (ALHL) after failure of initial therapy and to investigate the recurrence and progression to definite Ménière's disease (MD) during a long-term follow-up. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 90 patients with refractory ALHL who were followed up for at least 1 year between January 2000 and April 2014. Patients who responded poorly to initial medical treatment received intratympanic dexamethasone injections (ITS group) or isosorbide administration for 4 weeks (diuretic group) as salvage treatment options according to their choice of management. The control group did not receive ITS or the diuretic, due to their refusal of both medical treatments. The hearing outcomes were evaluated 1 month, 1 year and 5 years after the completion of the second-line therapy, and the rates of recurrence and progression to MD were measured during a follow-up period of at least 1 year. Results: Twenty-seven patients in the ITS group, 39 patients in the diuretic group and 24 patients in the control group were enrolled. Of these, 12 patients in the ITS group, 15 patients in the diuretic group and 12 patients in the control group were followed up for over 5 years. We found that the recovery rates and the audiometric functional values after 1 month and 1 year in the ITS group were significantly higher than those in the diuretic and control groups. However, there were no significant differences in the recovery rates or the audiometric functional values after 5 years, or in the rates of recurrence and progression to MD between the groups. Conclusions: Salvage ITS therapy can provide a relatively good short-term hearing outcome for ALHL patients who have persistent hearing loss despite conventional treatment. However, both recurrence and progression to MD after treatment were observed in some patients during the long-term follow-up.

Long-term Incidence and Degree of Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Otosclerosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1489-1496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reuven Ishai ◽  
Christopher F. Halpin ◽  
Jennifer J. Shin ◽  
Michael J. McKenna ◽  
Alicia M. Quesnel
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing
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