Azizi M H
Academy of Medical Sciences of the IR Iran, Tehran, Iran.
Int J Occup Environ Med. 2010 Jul;1(3):116-23.
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a well-known entity in daily practice of otolaryngology. A wide variety of NIHLs are work-related. Occupational noise is the most common cause of NIHL in adults which is up to now considered incurable and the best approach to it is to utilize maximal protection. An effective noise exposure prevention program consists of identification of sources of noise and implementation of controlling measures and regulations at working environments as well as performing periodic audiologic evaluation of those who are working at noisy environments. The present paper, briefly reviews occupational NIHL mainly based on the related data available on PubMed up to early 2010.
噪声性听力损失（NIHL）在耳鼻咽喉科日常诊疗中是一个广为人知的病症。多种噪声性听力损失与工作相关。职业性噪声是成人噪声性听力损失最常见的原因，目前被认为无法治愈，而最佳应对方法是采取最大限度的防护措施。有效的噪声暴露预防计划包括识别噪声源、在工作环境中实施控制措施和规定，以及对在噪声环境中工作的人员进行定期听力评估。本文主要基于截至2010年初PubMed上的相关数据，简要综述职业性噪声性听力损失。
