Acoustic trauma
Definition
Acoustic trauma is injury to the hearing mechanisms within the inner ear, caused by excessively loud noise.
Alternative Names
Injury - inner ear; Trauma - inner ear; Ear injuryCauses
Acoustic trauma is a common cause of sensory hearing loss. Damage to the hearing mechanisms within the inner ear may result from an explosion near the ear, gunshots, or long exposure to loud noises (such as loud music or loud machinery).
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