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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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Noise Includes Hearing Loss!
Nihl also called as noise induces hearing loss, is a permanent hearing loss caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of noise.
Causes:
By exposure to excessively loud noise for longer periods
- by firecracker
- phone
- loud music at concert/party
- gunshots
- loud music in mobile phones
- And lot many
Symptoms:
- pain in ears during loud noise exposure.
- you speaking louder
- you have tinnitus - ringing, whooshing, roaring or buzzing sounds in your ears - after noise exposure.
- trouble understanding what other people are saying, or it sounds like they are mumbling.
Cure:
The first thing after you notice any symptoms, do visit ent specialist otherwise it may result in the permanent hearing loss. Also once it becomes permanent, there is no cure to nihl, in nihl. The hair cells in your inner ear are damaged by the exposure to noise. The hair cells’ ability to pick-up and transmit sound to the brain is thus reduced.
Preventions:
There is only one prevention from nihl which is staying away from loud noise or may be using ear protections in some cases.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!