Noise Induced Hearing Loss

We hear all sorts of sounds every day in our lives, such as during conversation, sound from the radio or television, traffic, etc. These sounds are safe for our ears and do not damage unprotected ears. However, very loud sounds can be damaging to our ears, even for a brief time, damaging sensitive structures in the inner ear responsible for hearing. Exposure to such loud and damaging sounds, such as from sandblasting or a jet engine, can lead to noise-induced hearing loss.

Damage to the inner ear can be caused by exposure to a single, very loud noise. This causes immediate noise-induced hearing loss. This disorder can also be caused by moderately loud noise which you have been exposed to over a long period of time. In this case, it can take longer to notice the symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss since you may not even realize you may be damaging your hearing. In some cases, sudden injury to the head can also cause injuries in the inner ear, leading to sudden loss of hearing.

Noise-induced hearing loss could be temporary or permanent or could affect one or both ears. However, you can prevent noise-induced hearing loss by taking the right measures to protect your ears.

When to seek expert advise​​

Symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss, primarily loss of hearing, may also occur due to other disorders, such as earwax blockage. If you have a history of being exposed to loud sounds by nature of your job or any other reason, or if you have been exposed suddenly to a very loud sound and are encountering these symptoms, it is important to get yourself checked by an ENT specialist.

Our team of highly qualified ENT specialists are internationally trained in ear care and hearing disorders and can diagnose your hearing problem and recommend the best way to manage it.​