Research progress on the treatment and nursing of sensorineural hearing loss

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive review of the progress in the treatment and care of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), which is a common disease in the field of otolaryngology. In recent years, the incidence of SNHL has been on the rise due to factors such as fast-paced lifestyles, work pressure, and environmental noise pollution, which have a significant impact on the quality of life of patients. Therefore, the study of the treatment and care of SNHL remains a hot topic in the medical community. Despite significant advances in this field, there are still some challenges and limitations. For example, there is currently no single method that can completely cure SNHL, and the effectiveness of treatment may vary significantly among individuals. In addition, due to the complex etiology of SNHL, the prognosis of patients may vary greatly, requiring the development of personalized treatment plans and care strategies. To address these challenges, continuous research is needed to explore new treatment methods and care models to improve the quality of life of patients. In addition, there is a need for health education programs for the general public to raise awareness of SNHL and promote preventive measures to reduce its incidence. The ultimate goal is to ensure the sustainable development of the field of SNHL treatment and care, thus ensuring the health and well-being of affected individuals.

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“…This disease widely occurs due to inherited genetic conditions (60%). However, not all patients are eligible for or can truly benefit from treatments (Liu et al, 2023). In the current CI technology, the conversion of sound stimuli into electric signals is performed by a speech processor and a transmitter as an external device powered by a battery in which the sound is captured, processed and finally transmitted to a subcutaneous receiver; the latter is connected to the electrode array implanted inside the cochlea, which directly stimulates the auditory nerve (Copeland and Pillsbury, 2004).…”

“…Over 5% of the world population-about 466 million people-suffer from disabling hearing loss (WHO website, 2023). When the transduction mechanism, namely, sensory cells and/or neurons, is damaged, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) occurs (Liu et al, 2023), which impacts the developmental, cognitive and psycho-social abilities. In about 90% of cases, SNHL affects the inner ear because of damaged sensory epithelium and most rarely involving the underlying auditory neurons.…”

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“…Comparatively, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) happens with inner ear or auditory nerve damage and is directly amenable to environmental factors. Unlike conductive hearing loss, there is no effective treatment for SNHL once diagnosed [87]. The use of hearing aids is an unavoidable stopgap measure for compensating for existing hearing or hearing-related communication defects [88], while the control of lifestyle and environmental factors aims to delay the progression of hearing defects [87].…”

“…Unlike conductive hearing loss, there is no effective treatment for SNHL once diagnosed [87]. The use of hearing aids is an unavoidable stopgap measure for compensating for existing hearing or hearing-related communication defects [88], while the control of lifestyle and environmental factors aims to delay the progression of hearing defects [87]. There is a significant proportion of patients that suffer from both physical and biological defects in the auditory system which manifest in the form of mixed hearing loss, including instances of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder characterized by the absence of middle ear reflex and auditory brainstem response despite close-to-normal otoacoustic emission [89][90][91], originating from anatomical and genetic defects from birth or physical damage to the auditory system.…”