Vestnik otorinolaringologii
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Vestn. Otorinolaringol. · Jan 2009
Comparative Study[Occupational loss of hearing in the workers employed in the railroad transportation].
The prevalence of occupational deafness and factors contributing to its development are considered in the context of the present-day structure and causes of hearing disturbances in the subjects employed in railway transportation occupations. Special emphasis is laid on expert examination of their professional suitability. ⋯ Specific features of this pathology are considered with reference to the patients' age and duration of occupation in the railroad sector. Drawbacks in organization of periodic prophylactic medical examination are analysed; the most challenging tasks for the development of preventive measures against negative effects of occupational noise on the subjects employed in the railroad sector are discussed.
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Vestn. Otorinolaringol. · Jan 2008
[Hearing in children with a history of acute otitis media. Use of paracentesis].
The examination of 103 children aged 1 year to 5 years had acute otitis media purulenta. They were treated with paracentesis which had a positive effect on recovery of the acoustic function. It is shown that children with previous acute otitis media should be followed up to control recovery of hearing.