How generator is causing hearing loss to many Nigerians – Expert
By Esenvosa Izah
An expert on hearing loss, Dr Bolajoko Olusanya, on Friday identified generators, some prescription drugs, and exposure to loud noise as major causes of hearing loss in the country.
Olusanya, a Medical Director at a Lagos clinic, Phonics Hearing Centre, made remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.
“In Nigeria, we use generators a lot, because of frequent power outages.
“The public should be sensitised to recognise that apart from getting power supply from generators, staying too long near them can cause hearing loss and once you have hearing loss, it is for life.
“Also, people who are exposed to loud noise, including pepper grinding machines, those in the aviation industry, as well as…
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