Prevention of noise-induced hearing loss II

Researcher(s): E.J.M. Jansen, MSc., M. Krone
Supervisor(s): prof. W.A. Dreschler, PhD., in cooperation

with J.A.P.M. de Laat, PhD., (LUMC)

Background:
Many activities in leisure time also involve exposure to loud sounds, especially in younger subjects, e.g. frequent visits to a discotheque or pop concerts.

Aim:
This project aims to make an inventory of the possible effects of recreational noise exposure in younger subjects.

Method:
The project consists of three parts, each of which focusing on a special aspect of hearing damage due to noise in younger subjects: part one (screening) focuses on the early detection of noise induced hearing loss, part two (behaviour) focuses on important factors that determine the attitude towards exposure to noise, and part three (long term damage) focuses on hearing problems that develop over time due to noise exposure. The underlying relationships can be evaluated by the use of partly the same subjects in the different parts and the use of the same techniques and instruments.

Results:
A third group of fifteen young subjects (divided into three groups) have been tested extensively at the AMC, as base line measurements for their hearing. These young people will visit a pop concert and will be tested before, during and after that noise event. These measurements will be used to monitor the temporary damage of the ear due to noise exposure and the recovery after the noise event.

Future research:
Based on the outcome of part one a set of test will be developed that can be applied in part three (long term effects). Part two will be conducted at the LUMC.


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