noised-induced hearing loss

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Etiology

exposure to loud noise
- chronic exposure to high levels of sound
- generally at a frequency of about 4000 Hz
- irreversible, but preventable

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Kil J, Lobarinas E, Spankovich C et al Safety and efficacy of ebselen for the prevention of noise- induced hearing loss: a randomised, double-blind, placebo- controlled, phase 2 trial. Lancet. July 14, 2017 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28716314 <Internet> http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(17)31791-9/fulltext
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