Noise Induced Hearing Loss among University Students Using Portable Entertainment Player
Journal Title: International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The current study investigated self-assessment of noise induced hearing impairment among university students using portable entertainment player. In the present study a total of 452 university going students in the age range of 20 to 28 years were recruited. The current study showed that a good percentage of portable entertainment player users are at risk of noise induced hearing loss. The present investigation also revealed that even though participants were knowing the harmful consequences of listening music at higher volume but they were unaware about the hearing care professionals. Tinnitus, vertigo, headache and poor quality of sleep were also observed among adolescent using portable entertainment player.
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Himanshu Kumar Sanju
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