Occupational Implications by Exposure to Industrial Noise: A Review

摘要

The study of so-called occupational diseases and among them noise-induced hearing loss, nowadays is of relevant importance given first by the increase in its incidence and economic cost. The main objective of this review article is to analyze qualitatively the scientific literature available in the databases Science Direct, Scielo, Redalyc and official websites, using as search words: industrial noise, professional deafness, noise induced hearing loss, acoustic trauma. Relevant information related to the proposed objective was obtained, which is presented in six sections: generalities, definition, clinical picture, diagnostic exams and tests, prevention and control, treatment and rehabilitation. We conclude that the main effects of exposure to noise are auditory fatigue in which there is a transient decrease in hearing capacity.