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Zinc in the treatment of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Chao‐Hui Yang, Ming‐Tse Ko, Jyh‐Ping Peng, Chung‐Feng Hwang

The Laryngoscope · 2010 · 39 citations · 28 references

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Abstract

Zinc supplementation may enhance the hearing recovery of SSNHL patients. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects may help reduce the oxidative stress of the cochlea in SSNHL, implying a new direction in the treatment of this disease.

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