Q I am recovering, but I have to be in a noisy environment. Does noise affect recovery?
A Yes. Exposure to loud noise during recovery puts additional stress on the damaged hair cells and can delay recovery. We recommend wearing noise-blocking earplugs and avoiding concert venues, construction sites, and high-volume earphone use.
Detailed Answer
After sudden hearing loss, the hair cells are in a regenerating or recovering state. Repeated exposure to loud noise of 85 dB or more during this period adds oxidative stress to the recovering cells and can reduce the degree of hearing improvement. When noise-induced hearing loss overlaps with sudden hearing loss, the prognosis becomes worse. During recovery, keep the environment as quiet as possible, and if unavoidable, wear earplugs or soundproof ear protection.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang combines treatment that restores inner-ear blood flow while minimizing stimulation to the ear during recovery. Stress, no less than noise, constricts the inner-ear vessels, so we also recommend lifestyle management that lowers overwork and psychological tension. Creating a recovery-supporting environment is as important as the treatment itself.
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