“Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Noise-Induced Hearing Impairment in Young Adults Using Earphones: A Conceptual Review”.

Abstract

Noise-induced hearing impairment is an emerging public health issue among young adults, largely due to prolonged earphone use, unsafe listening practices, and modern lifestyle factors. Sleep deprivation (Nidran??a), increasingly prevalent among youth, has been shown to exacerbate auditory damage by elevating stress hormones, disrupting melatonin balance, and intensifying oxidative stress. Ayurveda emphasizes Nidr? as one of the Trayopastambha (three pillars of health) and describes auditory disturbances (Karnan?da, Badhirya) as outcomes of V?ta vitiation associated with sleep loss. Panchakarma interventions such as Nasya, Karna P?rana, ?iro Abhyanga, and ?irodhara are indicated in ?rdhwajatrugata Roga (ENT disorders) and may serve both preventive and supportive roles. This review integrates Ayurvedic concepts with modern research to highlight the compounded effects of sleep deprivation and noise exposure on auditory health and explores Panchakarma-based strategies for prevention and management.