Long-Term Hearing Loss after Acute Acoustic Trauma in  the French Military: A Retrospective Study

CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the prevalence of long-term hearing impairment after AAT in the French military. The findings emphasize the importance of preventive measures, including proper use of hearing protection devices, and the need for timely diagnosis and treatment. Further research is warranted to explore gender susceptibility to AAT and evaluate the impact of different weapons on AAT characteristics. The study also underscores the potential benefits of higher doses of corticosteroid therapy in reducing the risk of long-term hearing impairment. Overall, the findings contribute to a better understanding of AAT and can inform strategies for its prevention and management in military settings.PMID:37651596 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usad337

Source: Military Medicine - August 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jordan Lachaux Pierre Alexandre Gi éré Quentin Vuillemin Thomas Coll éony Anna Crambert Sophie Siegrist C écile Parietti-Winkler Pierre- Éric Schwartzbrod Guillaume And éol Source Type: research