Acoustic Trauma
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Acoustic trauma is the damage the ear suffers after exposure to a very intense sound, whether suddenly, such as an explosion, or from prolonged loud noise. It affects the structures responsible for capturing sound.
What is usually noticed:
- Ringing or buzzing in the ear
- A feeling of a plugged ear
- Decreased hearing
When to seek care? When these symptoms appear after exposure to loud noise and do not improve, a timely evaluation helps protect hearing.
Who to see? The otolaryngologist is the specialist who evaluates the ear and hearing; the general practitioner or the emergency physician can provide initial care when it occurs acutely. Getting it evaluated in time by the right professional is the best way to protect the ear.
Data on 133 doctors who treat acoustic trauma
Which specialist treats acoustic trauma?
Acoustic trauma is treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT), a specialist in the ear and hearing. See this specialist if after exposure to a very loud noise you notice ringing or hearing loss.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acoustic trauma
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Isaac Aaron Enriquez Monsalvo
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Ezequiel Diaz Benitez
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. Astrid Ordoñez Blanco
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Frequently asked questions
What is acoustic trauma?
Acoustic trauma is the damage the ear suffers after exposure to a very intense sound, whether suddenly, such as an explosion, or from prolonged loud noise. It affects the structures responsible for capturing sound.
Which doctor treats acoustic trauma?
Acoustic trauma is treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT), a specialist in the ear and hearing. See this specialist if after exposure to a very loud noise you notice ringing or hearing loss.