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Medical Conditions - Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Noise-induced hearing loss is the hearing impairment that occurred due to exposure to loud sounds. It often occurs due to occupational exposure. It usually appears after several years of exposure. There is no permanent cure for noise-induced hearing loss. But avoiding exposure to loud sounds can help to manage it.

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Can early noise exposure cause delayed NIHL later in life?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, I can. Please attach the report here.

How to manage hyperacusis during dental procedures?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dental work will not increase hyperacusis, but it may cause radiating pain in the ears. Earplugs or earmuffs may not help and could even worsen the symptoms.

Ringing sounds in the ear. Taking Neomycin. But no relief yet.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding ringing sounds in the ear or tinnitus. This can occur due to varied reasons like: Oldage. Noise exposure.

Can using noise-canceling headphones cause hearing loss?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you should not use headphones for more than three hours in your case. It also depends on what frequency and what decibel of sound the noise cancellation masker will have. You can rather use ear plugs.

How to treat tinnitus and noise induced hearing loss?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a combination of intensity and duration that causes acoustic trauma or noise-induced hearing loss.

Why do I have clicking and high-pitched whine after I was subjected to loud noise?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem could be diagnosed following a simple audiological evaluation with tests called pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry to determine any hearing loss and eustachian tube dysfunction that you might be having. Treatment will depend on the result of these two investigations.

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I am hearing a ringing sound in my ears after an accidental pistol shot. Kindly help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern.

My hearing is too loud after cleaning my ears. Is this normal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The above mentioned is noise-induced trauma to ear. Hence excessive-high pitch sounds might temporarily increase the sensitivity of your ears.

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