Hearing and Hearing Protection

Abstract

We study the origin of the Noise-Induced Hearing Losses (NIHL) in relation to the morphology and the physiology of the ear. We describe the mechanical and metabolic effects of the noises on the inner ear and their consequences on hearing. We discuss the importance and the limitations of the protective mechanisms. Finally, we present new possibilities to protect the ear against noise and to treat the acoustic trauma.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA445086

Entities

People

  • A. L. Dancer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cellular Structures
  • Ear
  • Ear Diseases
  • Health Services
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hearing Protection
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neural Pathways
  • Therapy

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design