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Acoustic trauma caused by lightning

I Mora-Magaña1, M A Collado-Corona, R Toral-Martiñòn

  • 1Audiology Department, Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Deleg Coyoacàn, Mèxico.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|March 1, 1996
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Noise exposure can cause widespread bodily injury, including auditory loss. This case report details acoustic trauma resulting from a lightning strike, a rare natural cause of hearing damage.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Noise exposure is a common cause of injury across multiple human body systems.
  • Auditory damage from noise, including industrial, recreational, and natural sources, is well-documented.
  • Acoustic trauma can affect the ear and other organs, leading to various health issues.

Observation:

  • This report presents a case history of acoustic trauma.
  • The trauma was specifically caused by a lightning strike, a rare natural phenomenon.
  • The patient underwent a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic tests included CAT scan, electroencephalogram (EEG) with brain mapping, and audiometry.
  • Further audiological assessments included impedance audiometry with tympanogram and acoustic reflex testing.

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  • Evoked otoacoustic emissions (EOEA), including distortion products and transient emissions, were also analyzed.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights lightning as a potent, albeit infrequent, source of acoustic trauma.
    • Understanding the full spectrum of noise-induced injuries is crucial for public health.
    • Comprehensive audiological and neurological assessments are vital for diagnosing and managing rare acoustic trauma cases.