Abstract
Music induced hearing loss (MIHL) is linked to chronic, extended exposure, and progress at a rate proportionate to exposure conditions. The aim was to document hearing deterioration; awareness of ear protection devices (EPDs); presence of tinnitus, measurement of temporary threshold shift. Thirty-four musicians filled a questionnaire regarding: years of experience, instrument/splayed, hours of music exposure per week with/without amplification, through earphones and speakers, use of EPDs and tinnitus. Hearing screening in five subjects was done before and after one hour and ten minutes of practice session. Among the participants, 8.8% reported hearing deterioration subjectively and 38.2% reported unilateral intermittent tinnitus, 79.4% lacked awareness about EPDs and 21.6 % were aware but never used them. Mean for temporary threshold shift at 500 Hz and 1 KHz was 5dB HL and 10dBHL at 2 KHz. Musicians are at risk for hearing problems, but the awareness on auditory damage is limited, hence conservative measures must be taken for their well being.
Highlights
How many hours a week do you practice without amplification? o 0-2 hrs o 2-4 hrs o 4-8 hrs o 8 hrs ->
Do you listen to music through earphones? o Always o Never o Sometimes If your answer to the above question is yes, how many hours a week do you use earphones to listen to music? o 0-2 hrs o 2-4 hrs o 4-8 hrs o 8 hrs - >
Do you listen to music through speakers? o Always o Never o Sometimes If your answer to the above question is yes, how many hours a week do you use speakers to listen to music? o 0-2 hrs o 2-4 hrs o 4-8 hrs o 8 hrs - >
Summary
Appendix Please read the following questions and provide appropriate answers for the same. Your responses will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes. In which year did you start playing your first musical instrument? O Guitar – Lead / acoustic o Piano o Drums o Others (specify) 4. How many hours a week do you practice without amplification?
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