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Acoustic Trauma
Alternate Names : Ear Injury, Injury - Inner Ear, Trauma - Inner Ear
Definition Acoustic trauma is injury to the hearing mechanisms within the inner ear, caused by excessively loud noise.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Acoustic trauma is a common cause of sensory hearing loss. Damage to the hearing mechanisms within the inner ear may result from an explosion near the ear, gunshots, or long exposure to loud noises (such as loud music or loud machinery).
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• Definition
• Acoustic Trauma Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Acoustic Trauma Symptoms & Signs
• Acoustic Trauma Prevention
• Acoustic Trauma Diagnosis & Tests
• Acoustic Trauma Treatment
• Acoustic Trauma Prognosis
• Acoustic Trauma Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Audiology
Other Topics
• Ear Noises or Buzzing
• Hearing Loss
Review Date : 2/5/2003
Reviewed By : Edward Chang, MD, DDS, Facial Reconstructive Surgical and Medical Center, Palo Alto California. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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