| Effects of Bluetooth device electromagnetic field on hearing: pilot study. | |
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PMID: 22310164 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Background:The Bluetooth wireless headset has been promoted as a 'hands-free' device with a low emission of electromagnetic radiation.Objective:To evaluate potential changes in hearing function as a consequence of using Bluetooth devices, by assessing changes in pure tone audiography and distortion production otoacoustic emissions.Design:Prospective study.Materials and methods:Thirty adult volunteers were exposed to a Bluetooth headset device (1) on 'standby' setting for 6 hours and (2) at full power for 10 minutes. Post-exposure hearing was evaluated using pure tone audiography and distortion production otoacoustic emission testing.Results:There were no statistically significant changes in hearing, as measured above, following either exposure type.Conclusion:Exposure to the electromagnetic field emitted by a Bluetooth headset, as described above, did not decrease hearing thresholds or alter distortion product otoacoustic emissions. |
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R Balachandran; N Prepagaran; O Rahmat; A B Zulkiflee; K S Hufaida |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-2-6 |
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: - ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-2-7 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-4 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
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