Vestibular Symptoms in Factory Workers Subjected to Noise for a Long Period
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Abstract:
Background
Noise can cause permanent or temporary hearing loss. High levels of noise may stimulate the vestibular system and thereby cause disturbances in the balancing mechanism.Objective
To determine the effect of long-term exposure to occupational noise on the vestibular system.Methods
A dizziness questionnaire was administered to 20 factory workers who were exposed to occupational noise for more than 10 years. The results were compared with 2 control groups. The control group 1 consisted of 20 people who had similar physical activity during work but were not exposed to high level of noise. Control group 2 consisted of 20 students never exposed to hazardous noise.Results
There was significant difference between the experimental group and the 2 control groups in terms of frequency of vestibular symptoms. However, most of the symptoms were subtle in nature. Tinnitus was significantly (p<0.05) more frequent in the experimental group than the 2 control groups.Conclusions
Long-term exposure to noise may cause vestibular symptoms before clinically detectable hearing loss. The symptoms are subtle for which they are mostly neglected; the symptoms do not affect the functional ability of workers.Language:
English
Published:
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Volume:3 Issue: 3, Jul 2012
Page:
136
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