Effects of Bluetooth device electromagnetic field on hearing: pilot study – CORRIGENDUM

The Bluetooth wireless headset has been promoted as a 'hands-free' device with a low emission of electromagnetic radiation. To evaluate potential changes in hearing function as a consequence of using Bluetooth devices, by assessing changes in pure tone audiography and distortion production...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2012-04, Vol.126 (4), p.348-348
Main Authors: Balachandran, R, Prepagaran, N, Rahmat, O, Zulkiflee, A B, Hufaida, K S
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Language:English
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Summary:The Bluetooth wireless headset has been promoted as a 'hands-free' device with a low emission of electromagnetic radiation. 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. Prospective study. 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. There were no statistically significant changes in hearing, as measured above, following either exposure type. Exposure to the electromagnetic field emitted by a Bluetooth headset, as described above, did not decrease hearing thresholds or alter distortion product otoacoustic emissions.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215112000291