Abstracts
Purpose
to investigate if there is damage and the extent of even using MP3 player.
Methods
to get the best results on the extension of this harm, in addition to the Distortion Product Otoacustic Emission, the groups were also evaluated with Transient Evoked Otoacustic Emissions. They were asked to listen to MP3 players and divided into two groups, 15 of them belonged to the controlled group (medium intensity of 85 dBNA) and the others in the analysis group (medium intensity of 110 dBNA). The method used for the analysis was inferencial (test “t” to parallel samples).
Results
the results showed that the controlled group has presented alterations in the frequency of 1,5kHz in the Transient Evoked Otoacustic Emissions and 6 kHz in the frequency of Distortion Product. While the study group showed alteration in the frequency of 2, 3, 4 kHz and also in the medium amplitude of all frequencies in the Transient Evoked Otoacustic Emissions and in the frequencies of 3 and 6 kHz in the Distortion Product.
Conclusion
this study confirmed that those people exposed to intense noise, generated by the MP3 Player, showed a significant loss of their hearing extension, indicating a temporary change in their cochlea cells that might turn into a permanent loss when continuously exposed to it.
Hearing Aids; Music; Hearing Loss; Acoustic Stimulation
Objetivo
investigar se há dano e a extensão do mesmo com o uso de MP3 player.
Métodos
aplicação do exame de Emissões Otoacústicas por Produto de Distorção e Emissões Otoacústicas Transientes, em 30 indivíduos expostos ao MP3 Player, sendo 15 deles no grupo controle (intensidade média de 85 dBNA) e 15 no grupo análise (intensidade média de 110 dBNA), ambos expostos por 15 minutos. O método utilizado para análise estatística foi inferencial (teste “t” para amostras pareadas).
Resultados
o grupo controle apresentou alteração na frequência de 1,5kHz nas Emissões Otoacústicas Transientes e na frequência de 6kHz no Produto de Distorção. Enquanto o grupo análise apresentou alteração nas frequências de 2, 3, 4kHz e na amplitude média de todas as frequências, nas Emissões Otoacústicas Transientes e nas frequências de 3 e 6kHz na Produto de Distorção.
Conclusão
o estudo mostrou que pessoas expostas a ruídos intensos, sendo o aparelho de MP3 Player fonte deste estudo, apresentam diminuição significante da amplitude, que indica alteração temporária das células da cóclea, podendo tornar-se uma lesão permanente caso a exposição seja contínua.
Auxiliares de Audição; Música; Perda Auditiva; Estimulação Acústica
INTRODUCTION
The growth of urbanization and technological advances favor the increased noise
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people listening to music on MP3 players, either in his morning walk, riding a
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An estimated 25 million Brazilians have some hearing loss. This population are from people who were born with hearing impairment or are suffering from any disease that affects the auditory system, the case of diabetes, even those who, because they are frequently exposed to excessive noise, suffered injuries. One reason for that hearing impairment is manifest that society has become accustomed to exposure to sounds exaggerated. It is known that the auditory system can tolerate without risk of injury, exposure to 85 decibels for eight hours, and every five decibels more, the tolerance is reduced to half the time.
One symptom that something is not right with the ears, in addition to tinnitus, is the difficulty to understand what people say, or not satisfied with the volume of a song even being already at a high volume.
Currently occupational noise are not the only sources of concern, leisure noise objects are increasingly constant study, for which the risk of injury to the inner ear can be minimized. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate through Transient otoacoustic emissions (TEOAE) and otoacoustic emission distortion product (DPOAE) the extent of damage caused by Induced Hearing Loss High Sound Pressure Levels in leisure activity, such as using MP3 Player.
METHODS
The data collection for this study was performed at the University Polyclinic Reference Centre Vila Velha, in 2007.
Held explanatory research in order to ascertain the effects of the MP3 Player device in the hearing of its users. To carry out this sampling, thirty otologically normal subjects were evaluated (by otoscopy), with the result passes the exam Transient Otoacoustic Emissions, aged 17-53 years old, female, and age and gender were not used as selection criteria.
The volunteers were divided into two groups: Control Group (CG) composed of fifteen volunteers, which made use of fifteen-minute Mp3 player, with an average intensity of 85 dB HL.
Analysis Group (GA) consisting of fifteen volunteers, which made use of for fifteen minutes Mp3 player, with an average intensity of 110 dB HL.
The pass criterion used was that the subjects had a response to Transient Otoacoustic Emissions with signal to noise greater than 6.0dB for 2, 3, and 4 kHz All (which is the average of all frequencies) and greater than 3.0dB for 1 and 1.5kHz, is not as important to achieve this result for the last two frequencies mentioned. The Transient otoacoustic emissions were performed three times and recorded in a table (Figure 1) and were later transcribed into another table already with the result of the average of the three frequencies collected and the results of otoacoustic emission distortion product (Figure 2). Statistical analysis was based on an average of each frequency in Transient otoacoustic emissions and the values found in the distortion product, with results both before and after exposure.
protocol used for annotation of results obtained in tests of Otoacoustic Emissions, accomplished three times, before and after use of the Mp3 Player
Protocol with the average of the results obtained in tests of Otoacoustic Emissions and the results found on distortion product otoacoustic Emissions
The Otoacoustic Emissions test was performed on the device Capella Madsen, Measurement July 31, 2007, with 80 dB stimulus to perform Transient Otoacoustic Emissions and 65 dB for Product Otoacoustic Emissions Distortion with a difference of 10 dB. Both tests were performed before and after exposure to noise.
After reassessment, TEOAE and DPOAE, volunteers from both groups answered a questionnaire on symptoms arising from that moment of noise exposure (Figure 3).
The intensities of the Mp3 devices were obtained by measuring with audiodosímetro (noise dosimetry in 1 headset - Serial No.: QC0110110) in an environment with 65 dB of ambient noise, giving an average intensities for each device:
•Apparatus Mp3 Foston; Volume 30; Medium intensity: 110 dB.
•Apparatus Mp3 Sony; Volume 23; Medium intensity: 85 dB.
The most appropriate method for measuring the true intensities provided by appliances Mp3 directed the ear is through the use of an artificial head, which approximately simulates the anatomical dimensions of an adult person, including a model of your hearing tract (pinna and ear canals ). Certain situations may also require the addition of artificial head using a torso that composes a more appropriate model of the human being is required. However, the study of artificial head and torso in Brazil is still incipient.
The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the University Vila Velha - UVV, recorded as 21/2007. Statistical analysis was performed using the computer program: SPSS 11.5 for Windows. The “t” test for paired samples was used to check whether there is a statistically significant difference between the variables under study. The significance level was set at 5%, so “p-value” of less than 0.05 indicates a significant difference between the variables.
RESULTS
The results obtained through examination of Transient otoacoustic emissions (Table 1) and otoacoustic emission distortion product (Table 2), performed before and after exposure in the control group, ie the group that was exposed to the sound of Mp3 with average intensity of 85dB, it can be noted a statistically significant difference only in the frequency of 1.5 kHz in the right ear. In this group only had abnormal frequency of 6 kHz, the frequency range where this test provides more accurate information.
In the comparison of the results found in the Analysis Group, exams Transient Otoacoustic Emissions (Table 3) and otoacoustic emission distortion product (Table 4), one can notice changes in the frequencies of 2, 3 and 4 kHz and All (average tested frequencies) bilaterally.
When noise is low intensity, as in the control group, there is a decrease in both the amplitude and the signal / noise ratio, but does not occur at all frequencies. You Review Group, the decrease occurred more frequently due to high intensity sound to which individuals were exposed. Only the signal / noise ratio of 1 kHz in the left ear did not show modifications.
Besides the analysis of the tests, was applied to the participants a questionnaire, it was described that the incidence of symptoms after exposure to Mp3 device in the Control Group and Group Analysis (Figure 4).
Among the fifteen participants who constituted the control group reported no tinnitus or dizziness after exposure; only one participant reported ear fullness; one described pain at conduit due to the use of insert earphones; and thirteen people reported no abuse.
However, the Review Group, composed of fifteen other participants reported more bothersome when compared to the control group: two people complained of tinnitus after exposure; four people reported ear fullness; no person complained of dizziness; only one person described pain in conduit due to the use of insert earphones; and ten people showed no reported complaints in the questionnaire.
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2012 Set 17];11(4):654-61. Disponível
em: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1516-18462009000800014. Transient otoacoustic emission responses are
usually caused by brief acoustic stimulus, such as the click, which is a
stimulus that covers the frequency range from 500 to 6,000 Hz 3333 . Takeda TB, Gil D. Emissões otoacústicas transitórias com estímulo
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Some authors suggest the utility of otoacoustic emissions and distortion product, the early identification of cochlear changes that precede the installation of noise-induced hearing loss, but this work shows that the changes found in otoacoustic emissions are also important to show the relevance of this test in cases of loss by noise.
One study looked at 338 volunteers before and after exposure to noise, and it was
observed that while the mean amplitude of otoacoustic emissions decreased
significantly, the average audiometric thresholds did not change; the authors
concluded that otoacoustic emissions may therefore be a predictor for the
diagnosis of noise-induced hearing loss 1717 . Guida HL, Morini RG, Cardoso ACV. Audiologic and Otoacoustic
Emission Evaluation in Individuals Exposed to Noise and Plaguecides. Int. Arch.
Otorhinolaryngol. 2009;13(3):264-9. disponível em:
http://www.arquivosdeorl.org.br/conteudo/acervo_port.asp?id=626
http://www.arquivosdeorl.org.br/conteudo...
.
Comparing the results in this study of transient emissions before then with the control group, the only statistically significant difference in the frequency of 1.5 kHz in the right ear, can only be considered as a variable of voluntary or device. Thus, it is considered significant, only the alteration observed in the frequency of 6 kHz.
This group was exposed to an intensity of approximately 85 dB. If there was a change in the frequency of 6 kHz, it means that there was damage, so it is necessary to rethink the relationship described in the Ministry of Labour Table, which says that the individual can be exposed to a sound of 85dB up to eight hours. One should also take into consideration that this group was actually exposed to this intensity as the MP3 Player has insert earphones, which make the sound get straight to the ear canal, unlike what happens in an open environment. The literature does not question the possibility of such 85dB generate a lesion in the cochlea. The work, however, shows that this injury happened.
The hearing loss by noise exposure primarily occur reversibly, through temporary threshold shifts in the frequency range 2000-6000 Hz, and these changes in greater or lesser degree, indicate a prognosis of susceptibility to permanent hearing losses. Is it any wonder then, if even after fourteen hours of rest, indicated for when the individual is exposed to high sound pressure levels, this change would cease even temporarily, not excluding, in course of time, permanent damage. The indicated would reevaluate the volunteers after the break, however, this is not the focus of the research.
The outer hair cells are the first to be affected in acoustic trauma, considers the OAE examination fairly straightforward to detect the lesions of the inner ear. One study evaluated the use of otoacoustic emissions as a quantitative index of the functional integrity of the outer hair cells in the mechanism of the temporary threshold shift or temporary threshold shift (TTS) caused by loud music. And through this, verified the usefulness of the distortion products in the assessment and monitoring of these changes, which were more evident in the next frequency of 4,000 Hz, consistent with the findings of this study regions, which show significant difference in frequency of 3,000 Hz.
Besides hearing implications, noise-induced hearing loss also causes extra hearing disorders as well as psychosocial disorders characterized by isolation, stress, difficulty sleeping, decreased self-esteem, depression; well as neurological disorders, vestibular, digestive, cardiovascular and hormonal 3434 . Oliveira PF, Raposo OFF, Santos ACA, Santos LA. Emissões otoacústicas como instrumento de vigilância epidemiológica na saúde do trabalhador. Arquivos Int. Otorrinolaringol. (Impr.) [periódico na internet]. 2011 Dez [acesso em 2012 Set 13];15(4):444-9. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1809-48722011000400007, dizziness 3535 . Teixeira CS, Körbes D, Rossi AG. Ruído e equilíbrio: aplicação da posturografia dinâmica em indústria gráfica. Rev. CEFAC [periódico na internet]. 2011 Fev [acesso em 2012 Ago 02];13(1):92-101. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1516-18462010005000016, intolerance to loud sounds, ear ache and mainly tinnitus 3636 . Lacerda ABM, Gonçalves CGO, Zocoli AMF, Diaz C, Paula K. Hábitos auditivos e comportamento de adolescentes diante das atividades de lazer ruidosas. Rev. CEFAC [periódico na internet]. 2011 Abr [acesso em 2012 Set 13];13(2):322-9. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1516-18462010005000129,3737 . Maia JRF, Russo ICP. Estudo da audição de músicos de rock and roll. Pró-Fono R. Atual. Cient. [periódico na internet]. 2008 Mar [acesso em 2012 Set 13];20(1):49-54. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0104-56872008000100009.
Some of these symptoms have been reported as a complaint by the participants, mostly from the Analysis Group. Beyond the buzz, as described in the literature, ear fullness and pain in the channel due to the use of insert earphones were also reported.
The main symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss is tinnitus unilateral or
bilateral; the difficulty in understanding speech as it occurs advancing the
deficit to lower frequencies; earaches by exposure to loud sounds (earache) and
ear fullness 3838 . Martines CR, Bernardi APA. A percepção diferenciada do barulho:
Estudo comparativo com jovens frequentadores e funcionários de casas noturnas da
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Set 13]; 3:71-6. Disponível em:
http://www.cefac.br/revista/revista31/Artigo%208.pdf
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.
Tinnitus is an auditory sensation perceived by the individual in the absence of
an external sound source 3939 . Guedes APS. Audiometria de altas frequências em indivíduos com
audição normal entre 250 e 8.000 Hz com e sem queixa de zumbido [Dissertação].
São Paulo (SP): Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina; 2005 [acesso
2012-09-17]. Disponível em:
http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/5/5160/tde-13102005-160813/
http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponivei...
.
It is surely one of the complaints of the most common ear problems, and often
comes associated with dizziness and deafness 4040 . Aquino AMCM. Emissões otoacústicas no diagnóstico precoce de lesão
coclear na doença de Ménière. Rev. Bras. Otorrinolaringol. [periódico na
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-72992002000500025. Can be considered a sequel of some aggression
suffered by the ear, and is considered a symptom no established cure. However,
treatment is possible, especially if finding the cause.
Based on the findings of this study, demonstrating the inferential analysis of the results of Otoacoustic Emissions Transient otoacoustic emissions and distortion product associated with the results of a questionnaire applied to all volunteers, we can observe significant changes in the Group analysis, showing a predominance of changes in high frequencies. When comparing the two groups, it can be noticed that the incidence and frequency changed items in Group Analysis is much higher than in the control group.
CONCLUSION
The study showed that people exposed to intense noise, even in leisure activities, present a significant decrease of amplitude, suggesting cochlear injury. The same, cannot be confirmed, because it was not the goal study perform audiometry. Therefore, it is clear the importance to educate people about the leisure noise, in particular, the use of Mp3 Player. There is often concern only with the noise in the workplace, forgetting that in other situations there is also exposure to noises that are harmful.
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