Abstract:

ObjectiveTo explore the curative effectof Shuxuetong Injection in treating acute lowtone sensorineural hearing loss(ALSHL) and the possible reasonfor ALSHL. Methods We performed detailed audiology tests and administered Shuxuetong Injection on 42 patients diagnosed as ALSHL, and the curative effects were observed. Results  Of 42 patients, 33 completely recovered their hearing(25 healed after one course of treatment, and 8 healed after two courses of treatment), and 9 patients partly recovered after two courses of treatment. The curative ratewas 78.57%, and effective rate was 100%. 3 patients who were cured suffered recurrences after 3 to 24 months and were retreated with Shuxuetong Injection. One of them was cured again while 2 partly recovered. One had a homolateral bombus and unsteadiness while walking, which disappeared after symptomatic treatments.Conclusions Based on the fact that all patients were in their middle or senile ages, and most had a drinking problem or emotional agitation before the onset, we estimate that the disease may be related to vascular factors and blood viscidity changes, and the satisfactory effect of Shuxuetong Injection also supports our estimation

which is worthy of notice for therapists.

Key words: Deafness, sensorineural; Shuxuetong Injection; Treatment outcome