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Abstract
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to compare tinnitus characteristics in high- and low-risk occupations from the occupational noise exposure standpoint, considering demographic data, hearing loss and concomitant diseases.
Methods: Demographic data, characteristics of tinnitus, hearing and concomitant diseases were recorded in the questionnaires. Their pure tone air conduction thresholds were determined using a double-channel diagnostic Audiometer and the Bone Conduction was assessed using a B-71 bone vibrator.
Results: Totally, 6.3% subjects (6.8% high-risk group and 5.6% low-risk group) had subjective tinnitus, mainly as whistling sound. In the high-risk group, tinnitus was mainly left-sided (41.18%) and hearing loss was mild. Bilateral tinnitus (52.63%) and slight hearing loss were observed predominantly in the low-risk group.
Conclusions: The study showed higher incidence of tinnitus in high-risk professions regarding with occupational noise exposure.
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The International Tinnitus Journal is the first peer review journal to provide a forum for exchange of information of on-going basic and clinical science efforts for understanding tinnitus and its application to patient diagnosis and treatment. Subject areas to be covered range from fundamental theory to clinical applications.
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