What is Occupational or Industrial Deafness?

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I am a law student and I wondered if anyone could give me detailed information about occupational or industrial deafness.

I have a general understanding of it, but would like to know more, especially the process of diagnosis and the claims procedure.
Take a look at this:

http://www.pintopotts.co.uk/nihl.htm

Should answer most of your questions!  (+ info)

Can temporary deafness that occurs more than once, cause permanant hearing loss?

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I've experienced temporary hearing loss when I have flown on commercial airplanes the last couple of times, never before.So this does worry me that I may have eventual hearing loss from this, i'm 31 years old. And it usually lasts about 24 hours.
I often get partial hearing loss when i fly.
Don't think it's anything to worry about.

Rock concerts tho, can be damaging...i've heard.  (+ info)

what is it called when deafness makes you speak awkwardly ?

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What is the condition called when you speak awkwardly because of a hearing impairment? I don't think it's considered a lisp, and speech impediment is too general a term. I want to know the exact medical term.
I do not believe it has a medical term. It is known as deaf speech.

"Tongue Thrusting" and "Aural Habilitation" are techniques used to help. But they are not the terms for the speech itself.  (+ info)

How can I find out if my deafness is genetic?

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This is something that is important to me yet no one has ever told me. My parents are not deaf.
The doctors decided I must have been born half deaf but it wasnt noticed until I was 3/4 so no one knows for sure. In cases where children are born half deaf is there a reason is it usually genetic?
You will probably find something on any website dedicated to the hearing impaired. I remember this site has a webpage - I can't recall which one - about the different types of deafness and also about Home remedies for light Deaf  (+ info)

Question for those who know a lot about deafness?

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I started losing hearing at 3, wore a hearing aid but it wasnt bad. Then at 6 I SUDDENLY lost most of the rest of my hearing and now I am severely to profoundly deaf. I still make good use of a powerful hearing aid. I never found out what has been causing my deafness, despite going to dozens of doctors and having lots of tests done. I think its probably some stupid recessive gene I inherited.

I'm 21 now, and for 15 years my hearing has been completely stable. The thing is, I know I'll probably lose the remainder of my hearing at some point. I just want to get some idea of when I should expect this to happen and if (I know its a long shot) theres anything I can do to preserve what I have now.
i'm an audiology student, so don't take this as perfect. from your story i dont think anyone could predict the amount of time you'll have hearing. i would just suggest looking into cochlear implants and planning for the future, should you lose the rest of your hearing. good luck  (+ info)

what are the causes of industrial deafness?

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i need any information you can find on causes of industrial deafness....

its for an assignment due tomorrow.
i REALLY need help for prelimanry course for my HSC.

all help is appreciated.
thx
Constant exposure to loud noises would be a cause of nerve deafness. Manufacturing plants have plenty of equipment that produce sound levels in excess of 150db that would cause deafness without the use of hearing protection.  (+ info)

Do they test for blindness and deafness before the baby is born?

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What is the likelyhood of having a blind or deaf baby?
No they test after the baby is born while they are in the hospital. The chances are low and about 33% of babies fail their hearing test the first time.  (+ info)

I am researching for a book. Whats the best resource for deafness?

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I need to know about deafness that is inflicted, not born with. Can it be caused temporarily? If so how long would it be inflicted and how would it be inflicted? How would it be cured? How would it affect you? Do your other senses pick up the slack enough? and how? How long would it take to adjust to being deaf? Are there books by or about people who have become deaf?
This web site below should answer all your question.  (+ info)

Anyone know of a link between deafness and osteoarthritis?

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I have both hearling loss and osteoarthritis, and wonder if the two are connected. My hearing loss is worsening and thusfar unexplained.
Well, I have osteoarthritis, and no hearing loss, so I would hazard that the answer is no. Why don't you do searches on both then do a little reading?  (+ info)

How is the Connexin 26 gene (causes deafness) passed down from generations?

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My daughter was diagnosed with profound sensorineural hearing loss caused by the mutated gene Connexin 26. I know how she got the gene (me and her father both have a copy of the gene and passed it down to her); but I am wondering how we, the parents, got the gene. Do both of our parents have to have it to pass it down? Who else in our family may have a copy of this gene?
GJB2 gene or commonlycalled connexin 26 is inherited in autosomal recessive pattern.. that is both parents need to be carrying A defective gene in order the child be born deaf....
in your case, both u and child father are carriers. And each of you must have received the defective gene from one of your parent, ( who would also be carriers ) and the other parent most likely be neither a carrier or a deaf person..  (+ info)

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