{"id":3227,"date":"2024-03-29T11:42:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T16:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/?p=3227"},"modified":"2024-03-29T11:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T16:42:36","slug":"what-to-know-about-zinc-and-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/what-to-know-about-zinc-and-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Know About Zinc And Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Research at the University of Pittsburgh is shedding light on how to combat noise-induced hearing loss, with new findings. The team, led by Dr. Thanos Tzounopoulos of the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center, has unveiled zinc&#8217;s significant impact on hearing health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2310561121\">The study,<\/a> detailed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, maps the path of destruction that loud noise inflicts on the inner ear. It&#8217;s not solely the intensity of the sound but the subsequent concentration of free-floating zinc that disrupts and damages the inner ear cells, leading to hearing loss and the onset of tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the narrative emerging from Pittsburgh isn&#8217;t one of despair but of potential recovery. The research findings allow for the development of drugs that may collect the excess link, preventing future hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safeguarding Your Ears: Strategies for Hearing Conservation<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-handles-hearing-aids.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holds hearing aid \" class=\"wp-image-3230\" style=\"width:518px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-handles-hearing-aids.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-handles-hearing-aids-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In anticipation of these groundbreaking zinc-trapping treatments becoming mainstream, it&#8217;s essential to adopt proactive measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/\">protect our hearing<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Minimize noise exposure: When possible, retreat from noisy environments or take reprieves of quiet amidst loud settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear hearing protection: In scenarios notorious for elevated noise levels, such as live concerts or bustling construction sites, earplugs can be a saving grace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mind your volume: Pay attention to volume indicators on personal listening devices; excessive headphone use at high volumes poses a significant risk to auditory health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular checkups: Keep up with routine hearing evaluations to detect and tackle any hearing impairment promptly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our daily choices remain our most effective shield against auditory damage. As research progresses, converting these scientific insights into practical therapies and maintaining vigilant ear care is imperative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The investigation into zinc&#8217;s influence on the inner ear has significantly enhanced our grasp of hearing loss and has paved the way for innovative treatments that may soon be at our fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, it&#8217;s crucial to acknowledge the value of existing technologies in<a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-dementia\/\"> managing hearing loss<\/a>. Hearing aids are more than tools for sound amplification; they are instruments of inclusion, helping individuals to stay connected to the world around them. If you&#8217;re noticing changes in your hearing, schedule a hearing test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <span class=\"company-name \">Center for Hearing &amp; Speech<\/span> to schedule a consultation today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/what-to-know-before-getting-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know Before Getting Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/what-to-know-about-bone-conduction-tests\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Bone Conduction Tests<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/how-are-multiple-sclerosis-and-hearing-loss-connected\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Are Multiple Sclerosis and Hearing Loss Connected?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research at the University of Pittsburgh is shedding light on how to combat noise-induced hearing loss, with new findings. The team, led by Dr. Thanos Tzounopoulos of the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center, has unveiled zinc&#8217;s significant impact on hearing health. 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