돌발성 난청의 침 치료에 대한 최근 증례보고 분석

Abstract

Abstract Objectives : This study aimed to analyze case reports on acupuncture treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss in order to elucidate recent clinical research trends. Methods : We searched the Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS), PubMed, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) using the terms “sudden hearing loss” or “sudden deafness” and “case report” or “case series” and “acupuncture.” Publications dated January 2018 to May 2025 were screened, Studies were included if they were case reports or case series involving acupuncture treatment. Studies using other study designs such as randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, or reviews were excluded. After screening, 20 studies were included. Results : Among 20 studies (8 domestic, 12 international), objective and subjective measures (PTA,SRT,WRS,THI) confirmed significant improvements in hearing and symptoms in most cases. The most frequently used acupoints were Yifeng(TE17), Tinggong(SI19), Ermen(TE21), Tinghui(GB2) , and Baihui(GV20). 3 studies reported no adverse events, and the remaining 17 studies did not specify adverse events. Conclusion : Analysis of 20 case studies suggests that acupuncture can improve audiological outcomes and subjective symptoms in patients with sudden hearing loss