Abstract
After previous studies on the fluctuation of ionization on proteins and phospholipids of hair cell membranes of the inner ear, we concluded a possible relationship between ion (atoms) disorders and tinnitus. Rare earth magnets were used with satisfactory results to the ion disorder and to treat tinnitus. A circular magnet (1,800 gauss) 4mm in diameter 2mm thick was sandwiched between two thin pieces of cotton and placed against the tympanic membrane in front of the cathode continuously for approximately one week.
Effective results were seen in 66% of the fifty-six subject tinnitus ears (50 cases). These patients had not shown satisfactory results with cell adtivators of various compound vitamins. There were absolutely no side effects. The longest period of continuous use was 104 days.
In many cases, tinnitus was noticeably diminished after three to four days of application of the magnet. The effectiveness of this treatment lasted after removal of the magnets. However, the improvement of hearing loss was not as good as had been expected. We also saw a relationship between the audiogram and the timbre of tinnitus.
