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Occupational Hearing Loss

Alternate Names : Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, Acoustic Trauma

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of occupational hearing loss begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order the following tests:

an otoacoustic emissions test, which measures how well the hair cells are working

a standard hearing test

an X-ray of the head or a cranial CT scan to detect underlying problems

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Author: Mark Loury, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 06/26/01

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