Sunday, October 12, 2008

ENT AILMENTS ON THE RISE


ON the occasion of world Deaf awareness week,doctor say that it is the youngsters and BPO employees who faces the biggest threat

In the past,it was older people who suffered from ear problem.Today,they have spread to youngsters and employees of BPO industries because of the continuous use of MOBILE PHONES and HEAD PHONES .It has became a common occupational hazard,as there is no control over sound.

There is an increase number of youngsters seeking treatment .some are college-goers,while other are BPO employees .Due to this constant exposure to head phones ,ears become sensitive.THEN
even a small noise is very hard to tolerate for them.There is not specific drug for this treatment ,but the effects can be minimised by taking precaution .When they are constantly exposed 80 to 90 decibels sound level,hearing get affected

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