[Improvement of primary and secondary prevention of occupational cochlear neuritis]

The methods of primary and secondary prophylaxis of cochlear neuritis in workers exposed to a high noise level are described. It is emphasized that hearing impairment can be prevented in a more efficient manner at the early stages: noise effect on the hearing organ and signs of the effect or mild symptoms of cochlear neuritis. A complete scheme of therapy is presented which includes vasodilators, vitamins, biostimulants, sedatives, physiotherapy. It is stressed that methods of primary and secondary prophylaxis applied in due time can prevent appearance and development of hearing impairment and potential invalidism of workers working in a high noise environment.