Title
Linking hearing loss with noise exposure at road traffics in India
Authors
Barkha Yadav*, 1 & Abhay D. Havle2
Affiliation
1Department of ENT, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad - 415110, Maharashtra, India; 2Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad - 415 539, Maharashtra, India; *Corresponding author
Barkha yadav - E - mail: barkhayadavmbbs@gmail.com
Abhay d. Havle - E - mail: abhayhavle@yahoo.co.in
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received October 1, 2024; Revised October 31, 2024; Accepted October 31, 2024, Published October 31, 2024
Abstract
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the 2nd leading cause of loss of hearing. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the link between hearing loss and noise exposure due to traffic. 80 patients were divided into 2 groups i.e. group A and group B 40 each and assessed for noise exposure with the help of Lutron SL 4033SD and loss of hearing with the help of WHO recommended guidelines. We found that, both right & left ear were affected. We come to conclude that, using personal protective equipment like earplugs and earmuffs is a simple and effective way to mitigate this health risk.
Keywords
NIHL, Age-Related, Right & Left Ear, Noise Exposure & Link
Citation
Yadav, Havle, Bioinformation 20(10): 1211-1214 (2024)
Edited by
Neelam Goyal & Shruti Dabi
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
