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  • Title: [Topical problems of occupational pathology of ENT organs].
    Author: Pankova VB.
    Journal: Vestn Otorinolaringol; 2009; (6):5-9. PubMed ID: 20081786.
    Abstract:
    This paper presents data on the prevalence of occupational diseases of ENT organs dominated by occupational neurosensory deafness (NSD). The prevalence of occupational NSD is highest among the personnel of civilian aviation and the workers employed in mining ore industry. The author emphasizes the utmost importance of timely and high-accuracy diagnostics of ENT organ pathology during prophylactic medical examinations of people exposed to occupational hazards. Information on the state of upper respiratory tracts affected by industrial aerosols that cause irritation and allergic reactions is considered. Special attention is given to the development of methods for diagnosis of occupational oncological diseases and voice disturbances in the voice-and-speech profession.
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