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Hearing loss in singers: a preliminary study.

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Singers experience a 17.5% incidence of hearing loss (HL), with bilateral sensorineural HL being most common. Factors like older age and male gender are associated with HL in singers.

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  • Otolaryngology
  • Audiology
  • Vocal Performance Science

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  • Singers require acute hearing for musical performance.
  • Vocalists are often exposed to high-intensity sound levels during rehearsals and performances.
  • Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of hearing loss (HL) in singers is crucial for their auditory health and career longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and types of hearing loss (HL) among singers.
  • To identify risk factors associated with HL in this population.
  • To compare the hearing health of singers to age- and gender-matched non-singer controls.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case cohort study design was employed.
  • Videostroboscopy and audiogram records from 172 singers and matched controls over three years were analyzed.
  • Exclusion criteria included pre-existing otologic conditions, surgery, or complaints; statistical analyses included t-tests and chi-square tests.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of hearing loss (HL) in singers was 17.5%, not significantly different from controls (19.8%).
  • Older age, male gender, longer duration of singing, and baritone voice were significantly associated with HL.
  • Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was the predominant type in singers (83.9%), significantly more common than in controls (39.0%).

Conclusions:

  • The overall incidence of hearing loss (HL) in singers is comparable to the general population.
  • Despite similar overall incidence, singers exhibit a significantly higher prevalence of bilateral sensorineural HL.
  • Risk factors for HL in singers include age, gender, years of vocal practice, and voice type (baritone).