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[Impulse noise influence on hearing].

Wiesław Konopka1, Jurek Olszewski, Piotr Pietkiewicz

  • 1Zakład Diagnostyki Audiologicznej i Elektrofizjologicznej Katedry Chirurgii Głowy i Szyi, Uniwersytet Medyczny, łodzi. Konopka@Achilles.wam.lodz.pl

Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
|December 20, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Military impulse noise exposure caused hearing damage in soldiers. Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE) can detect early cochlear changes, even when clinical audiometry is less sensitive.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Occupational Health
  • Otoacoustic Emissions

Context:

  • Military service involves exposure to impulse noise from weapons and explosions.
  • Noise-induced hearing loss is a significant concern in military personnel.
  • Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE) offer a potential method for early diagnosis of hearing damage.

Purpose:

  • To assess the impact of impulse noise exposure on military service members.
  • To evaluate changes in TEOAE, Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), and Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) after one year of service.
  • To determine the efficacy of TEOAE in detecting subclinical cochlear alterations.

Summary:

  • 92 soldiers exposed to varying levels of impulse noise and 60 students (control) underwent hearing evaluations before and after one year.

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  • Significant hearing deterioration was observed across all soldiers, particularly at higher frequencies (4-12 kHz).
  • Reductions in TEOAE and SNR were noted, predominantly at frequencies of 2-4 kHz, indicating cochlear changes.

    • Impact:

    • TEOAE can monitor subtle cochlear changes, especially when standard audiometry shows minimal alterations.
    • Findings highlight the risk of hearing damage from impulse noise in military settings.
    • TEOAE serves as a valuable tool for early detection and management of noise-induced hearing loss.