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[EFFECT OF HYPOXIA ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN AUDITORY PERCEPTION]
Rossiiskii Fiziologicheskii Zhurnal Imeni I.M. Sechenova
|March 19, 2016
Summary
Normobaric hypoxic hypoxia training improved human hearing sensitivity, auditory memory, and response speed. Interval hypoxic training demonstrated particular benefits for auditory perception processes.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Auditory Neuroscience
Background:
- Hypoxic training is increasingly explored for its physiological effects.
- Understanding its impact on sensory systems like hearing is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of normobaric hypoxic hypoxia (single and interval training) on human auditory functions.
- To assess changes in hearing thresholds, reaction times, and auditory memory.
Main Methods:
- Measurements included hearing thresholds (tonal audiograms) and psychophysical reaction times (pause detection, rhythm, and target word perception).
- Short-term auditory memory was also assessed before and after hypoxic exposure.
- Both single and interval training protocols were employed.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in auditory sensitivity.
- Enhancements in working memory characteristics and increased response speed were noted.
- Interval hypoxic training showed a positive effect on auditory perception processes.
Conclusions:
- Normobaric hypoxic hypoxia can positively influence auditory functions.
- Interval training appears particularly beneficial for enhancing auditory perception and cognitive processing related to sound.
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