IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2582-4147
Online ISSN: 2582-421X
CODEN : IJOABK
IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science (JOAS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2018 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Original Article
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Volume : 6, Issue : 1, Year : 2023
Article Page : 17-21
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijoas.2023.004
Abstract
Background and Aim: Previous studies have reported adverse effect of smoking on our health. Current study aimed to investigate ill effect of hookah smoking on hearing sensitivity, annoyance evaluation, hookah related attitude and knowledge about hearing loss among hookah smokers of village.
Matrials and Methods: A questionnaire of 10 questions related to aim and objectives of the study were administered on 146 men smokers participated in the current study.
Results: The hazardous effect of hookah smoking on hearing and psychological health are well reflected in the present investigation.
Conclusion: Lack of awareness regarding adverse effect of hookah smoking was observed in the present study.
Keywords: Hookah, Hearing, Smokers, Tinnitus
How to cite : Sanju H K, Kumar M, Verma S S, Prusty A A, Lohani A K, Self-assessment of hearing on hookah smokers. J Otorhinolaryngol Allied Sci 2023;6(1):17-21
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