Trauma acústico

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Trauma acústico

Definición:

Es una lesión a los mecanismos auditivos en el oído interno, ocasionada por un ruido excesivamente alto.

Nombres alternativos:

Lesión de oído; Lesión en el oído interno; Trauma en el oído interno

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

El trauma acústico es una causa común de la pérdida de audición sensorial. El daño de los mecanismos auditivos dentro del oído interno puede deberse a una explosión cerca del oído, disparos de armas o exposición prolongada a ruidos altos (como música a alto volumen o maquinaria ruidosa).

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