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Hearing loss and motorcyclists

A W McCombe¹, J Binnington, A Davis

¹Department of Otolaryngology, Royal United Hospital, Bath.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology

|July 1, 1995

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Motorcycling exposure to loud wind noise can cause temporary and permanent hearing loss. This study found significant hearing threshold shifts in riders, highlighting the need for protective measures.

Area of Science:

Audiology
Occupational Health
Motorcycle Safety

Background:

Motorcyclists experience high wind noise levels during operation.
Prolonged exposure to noise can lead to hearing impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effects of motorcycling on hearing.
To assess both temporary and permanent threshold shifts in motorcyclists.

Main Methods:

Assessed temporary threshold shift (TTS) through audiometry before and after a one-hour ride at 80 mph in 18 riders.
Evaluated permanent threshold shift (PTS) by comparing audiograms of 246 motorcyclists with a control group from the MRC National Study of Hearing.

Main Results:

Significant TTS was observed at frequencies from 0.25 to 2 kHz, with the greatest loss at 1 kHz (10.3 dB).

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Motorcyclists showed significantly worse hearing thresholds than controls at 0.25, 0.5, 1, and 2 kHz.

The most pronounced permanent hearing loss (PTS) was noted at 0.5 kHz (3.7 dB) and 1 kHz (3.6 dB).

Conclusions:

Motorcycling is associated with both temporary and permanent hearing loss.
Findings support the necessity of implementing protective strategies for motorcyclists' hearing health.