Occupational hearing loss

Occupational hearing loss
Definition
Occupational hearing loss is damage to the inner ear from noise or vibrations due to certain types of jobs or entertainment.

Occupational hearing loss is a form of acoustic trauma caused by exposure to vibration or sound. Sound is heard as the ear converts vibration from sound waves into impulses in the nerves of the ear.

Occupational Hearing Loss
Alternate Names : Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, Acoustic Trauma ...

Occupational hearing loss is a condition caused by environmental factors that damage structures involved in hearing. These structures include the ear, nerves, and brain.
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Occupational hearing loss is the most common work-related injury in the United States. Approximately 22 million U.S. workers exposed to hazardous noise levels at work, and an additional 9 million exposed to ototoxic chemicals.

Alberti, R. W. "Occupational Hearing Loss." Disorders of the Nose, Throat, Ear, Head, and Neck, edited by John Jacob Ballenger. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1991.

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loud noises on a continuous day-to-day basis can damage nerve cells responsible for hearing; Increased attention to conditions in the work environment has greatly decreased the chances of work-related hearing loss. See: Occupational hearing loss ...

See also: Hearing Loss, Trauma, Infections, Emergency, High blood pressure