Effects of Bluetooth device electromagnetic field on hearing: pilot study

Balachandran, R. and Prepagaran, N. and Rahmat, O. and Zulkiflee, A.B. and Hufaida, K.S. (2012) Effects of Bluetooth device electromagnetic field on hearing: pilot study. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 126 (4). pp. 345-348. ISSN 0022-2151, DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215112000047.

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215112000047

Abstract

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.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Additional Information: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords: Otorhinolaryngology
Subjects: R Medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine
Depositing User: Mr. Faizal Hamzah
Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2012 02:14
Last Modified: 20 Feb 2020 03:24
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/2788

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