hearing loss and deafness
ear, nose, and throat disorders
Hearing Loss
The following English-language resources may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: Information regarding hearing loss and other communication disorders, spanning functions of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)—Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention: Reviews occupational regulations and standards, noise control strategies, and hearing protective devices, as well as hearing loss prevention programs, risk factors, and information for specific industries and occupations Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Occupational Noise Exposure: Information on hearing damage from workplace noise exposure, including a link to download a tool that measures sound levels and provides noise exposure parameters to help reduce occupational noise-induced hearing loss 