ArticleBMC public health2013
Auditory dysfunction associated with solvent exposure.
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- The effects of combined exposure of solvents and noise on auditory function - A systematic review and meta-analysis.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings · 2019Pooled it
- Auditory cognition lab: a music therapy and speech-language pathology co-treatment for military-connected populations with auditory and cognitive impairment.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Audiological Tests Used in the Evaluation of the Effects of Solvents on the Human Auditory System: A Mixed Methods Review.Seminars in hearing · 2023Review
- Temporary and Permanent Auditory Effects Associated with Occupational Coexposure to Low Levels of Noise and Solvents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- Auditory system dysfunction in Brazilian gasoline station workers.International journal of audiology · 2019Article
- Association of organic solvents and occupational noise on hearing loss and tinnitus among adults in the U.S., 1999-2004.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2019Article
- Brainstem auditory evoked potentials in children with lead exposure.Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundA number of studies have demonstrated that solvents may induce auditory dysfunction. However, there is still little knowledge regarding the main signs and symptoms of solvent-induced hearing loss (SIHL). The aim of this research was to investigate the association between solvent exposure and adverse effects on peripheral and central auditory functioning with a comprehensive audiological test battery.
methodsSeventy-two solvent-exposed workers and 72 non-exposed workers were selected to participate in the study. The test battery comprised pure-tone audiometry (PTA), transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAE), Random Gap Detection (RGD) and Hearing-in-Noise test (HINT).
resultsSolvent-exposed subjects presented with poorer mean test results than non-exposed subjects. A bivariate and multivariate linear regression model analysis was performed. One model for each auditory outcome (PTA, TEOAE, RGD and HINT) was independently constructed. For all of the models solvent exposure was significantly associated with the auditory outcome. Age also appeared significantly associated with some auditory outcomes.
conclusionsThis study provides further evidence of the possible adverse effect of solvents on the peripheral and central auditory functioning. A discussion of these effects and the utility of selected hearing tests to assess SIHL is addressed.
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