Vol - 28, Issue - 09
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International Medical Journal
Journal ID : IMJ-05-10-2021-973
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Abstract : Tobacco smoking has been recognized to have an effect on the human physiology, and amongst the harmful effects of tobacco, it has been linked with its impact on hearing profile. This study is designed to see the effect of smoking in the hearing profile of a person. This study included 50 subjects amongst which 25 have been smokers and remaining 25 have been non smokers. All the subjects who are in age group of 20 to 60 years, their history was taken in details and examination was carried out. Their audiometric thresholds have been recorded in a sound proof room by an audiometrist. Smoking was found to be substantially related with hearing loss. Also, the hearing loss was sensorineural type, with the mild degree of hearing loss being the most common amongst the smokers.

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