Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

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Also known as:  Acoustic Trauma Deafness;  Boilermaker’s Deafness;  Industrial Deafness;  Noise-Induced Deafness;  Occupational Deafness

 

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss is a form of Sensorineural Hearing Loss (Nerve Deafness) that occurs as a result of chronic (long-term) exposure to loud noises (e.g. industrial machinery or loud music).  It can also result from brief exposure to very loud noises (e.g. gunshots, explosions or aircraft engines).  This form of Hearing Loss occurs after subtle changes in cells and structures of the Organ of Corti and the Cochlea.

 

These Substances may Alleviate/Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may help to prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.  [1]

 Arginine may prevent or alleviate Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (by facilitating the elongation of outer Hair Cells in the Organ of Corti).  [2]

 N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may help to prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.  [3]

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