“Thank you Dr. Hu for letting me regain my hearing!” Recently, Hu Chaomei, deputy chief physician of the Department of Otolaryngology, Rongchang District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, received a pennant from Mr. Zhang, a patient with sudden deafness.
It turned out that when he woke up on the morning of April 20, he suffered a sudden deafness in his right ear. He was treated outside the hospital for two days without effect. He was introduced by a friend to find Hu Chaomei. Hearing examination on admission revealed total deafness in the right ear, and a diagnosis of “sudden deafness” was made.
Hu Chaomei made a detailed understanding of the patient’s recent living habits, work situation, mental state, and underlying diseases, and formulated a set of integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatment methods according to the patient’s physical characteristics. , hyperbaric oxygen adjuvant therapy; acupuncture and acupuncture on acupuncture points in traditional Chinese medicine; traditional Chinese medicine decoction to clear the liver heat, dispel wind, dispel pathogens and clear the orifices. On the 8th day of treatment, the patient’s condition improved significantly, and he said that he could hear voices. Hearing was fully recovered on the 12th day, and Mr. Zhang was very satisfied with the treatment effect.
Hu Chaomei introduced that sudden deafness refers to unexplained sensorineural hearing loss that occurs suddenly within 72 hours. highest rate. It may be accompanied by tinnitus and ear fullness and discomfort, as well as dizziness or dizziness. Some of the symptoms may be severe, such as nausea and vomiting. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the disease is mostly related to exogenous pathogenic toxins and stagnation of liver qi.
Hu Chaomei said that because the etiology and pathogenesis of sudden deafness have not been clarified, for some patients, even if they actively cooperate with doctors to do relevant treatment, the cure rate can only reach about 78%, while for patients with total deafness, the cure rate can only reach about 78%. The cure rate of patients with schizophrenia can only reach 14%, and the recurrence rate is relatively high. “The patient recovered well. The key is that he arrived at the hospital in time within 72 hours for treatment. After quickly adopting the treatment plan of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, his hearing was saved and he regained his confidence in life.”
What are the symptoms of sudden deafness? Hu Chaomei introduced that sudden deafness will be manifested as hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness and other symptoms, and some patients will also experience a sense of blockage in the ear, pressure, numbness or heaviness around the ear. There are also patients with mental and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, sleep disorders, etc., which affect the quality of life.
How to prevent sudden deafness? Hu Chaomei reminded to keep warm, prevent colds, and use earphones correctly. Adults should use earphones for no more than 3-4 hours a day, and take a break every half an hour. It is best to keep them at 40-60 decibels. In a noisy environment It is best not to wear headphones; develop good living habits, combine work and rest, avoid staying up late, avoid insufficient blood supply to the inner ear that affects hearing, maintain a comfortable mood, and avoid depression, anxiety, anger and other negative emotional stimuli; at the same time, use ototoxicity with caution Drugs, avoid noise and ear trauma, such as the sound of firecrackers and guns, which can cause deafness in severe cases.
At the same time, pay attention to repeated middle ear infections, which can cause mixed deafness and increase the difficulty of hearing recovery. (Contributed by Rongchang District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine)