Ototoxicity and Noise

Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Hearing and Balance Medicine

Behar, Alberto¹ 

[1] Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada

关键词: hearing conservation;    hearing loss;    ototoxicity;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ohbm1020010

学科分类：耳鼻喉科学

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In most cases, hearing loss is the result of exposure to high levels of noise for extended periods of time or as an effect of aging. Although this is found in most situations, hearing can also be damaged by certain chemical agents in pure state, or as a combination. These chemicals can even include parts of drugs used for the treatment of illnesses for which there are no other remedies. Ototoxic chemicals are also found in the workplace, in most occasions as solvents. The effects from these elements are worst when combined with exposure to a high level of noise. This paper examines the effects of these chemicals in isolation or in combination with noise and gives recommendations on how to deal with this problem.

【 授权许可】

CC BY