Sensorineural hearing loss of noise in members of aviation club of Larissa (Greece).
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the clinical and audiometric characteristics of noise by an one-engine Cessna (1300-1750 RPM), by ultra light aircrafts and different types of air modeling products which induce hearing loss in air modeling members of Aviation club of Larissa in Greece.


METHODS
During the past 2 years members in the aviation club were referred for clinical and audiological examination in the ENT Department of hearing and speech and underwent a personal interview with a specific questionnaire. No one of the examined members was using individual protection systems during aviation activities.


RESULTS
From all members examined, a 30% had an audiogram with a slope in high frequencies, not attributed to presbyacousis and had experienced at least one symptom associated with hearing disturbance.


CONCLUSIONS
Air modeling members in aviation club that are exposed to noise during aviation activities without protection are at high risk of noise induced hearing loss.
Gerostergiou
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ENT Department of hearing and speech. General Hospital of Larissa. evidr1974@yahoo.gr
Tsitiridis
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Batzakakis
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D
Limpanovnou
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G
Vathilakis
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I
Sandris
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