Zhao, Z., Zhou, G., and Zhou, X.(1996). "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment for 5 Cases with Drug Toxic Deafness." 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 119-121.
Synopsis:
5 cases, both female and male, ages 6-65, with drug toxic deafness from injections of penicillin for common cold with high fever were given 40 minutes of foot reflexology daily. After 14-28 days of sessions, a patient could hear someone speaking from a distance and give an answer.
Conclusion:
Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of drug toxic deafness.