Ear, nose and throat Related professions, hobbies and habits

Ear, nose and throat Related professions, hobbies and habits The principle (prevention is better than cure) will always be a major base in the practice of medicine, so as to prevent the disease remains a thousand times better than falling into it and sophistication in treatment. Prevention is sometimes easy, low-cost, sometimes be difficult to apply expensive, but regardless of how expensive and difficult to apply the other hand, we buy health of the individual and thus the health of society as a whole. And do not forget that this cost at the outset will provide us a lot of work injuries and occupational disability and the use of different treatment methods and expensive. Ear, nose and throat related to the occupations, habits and hobbies are many, and what can often avoid the disease by taking simple methods of prevention or quitting the habit or hobby accused. Of the difficulties that is encountered is sometimes the need to change the nature of the profession in some cases to ensure healing and non-Nksha, which sometimes impossible depending on the nature of work and the circumstances of the patient and convinced the bosses. In short, this topic is the subject of preventive medicine, reviews of various diseases resulting from the exercise of certain professions or hobbies or some cling to certain habits, and intended to draw attention to the importance of providing the advice necessary to avoid falling into such diseases. We will review these diseases according to different organs. First ear: A - Sins of the external ear (pinna and external auditory canal): 1 - hematoma in pinna OTHEMATOME: bloody effusion in the level of anatomical surface between the ear cartilage and tissue around the cartilage, on the lateral face of the flap, when practitioners Maizhahd more violent sports: boxers, wrestlers .. Traumatic lesions may occur again in the pinna (the loss of physical wounds, lacerations burns) when the practitioners of violent sport. 2 - ear infections phenomenon: The swimming of the predisposing factors for the occurrence of such injury, it was found that this risk exists for swimmers to 5 times more people than non-practitioners of the sport. 3 - ceruminous plug in the external auditory canal: due to the accumulation of these plug Asamlak and non-Antraha normal physiological course of the hearing. Indeed, the stopper ceruminous abound when people who like to clean their ears using matches or sticks pharmaceutical (supplied with a lumbar). The usually clean the ear using these sticks are also irritating factors predisposing to infection of the ear phenomenon or boil in the external auditory canal. 4 - contact dermatitis in the pinna: the dry form with cobalt relatively mild itching. Of the most important predisposing causes: cosmetics and hair-fixing materials, especially in the case of lesions similar to accompany her in the face at the border of the hair. When women: The lesions confined CONQUE in the cochlea and the back of the Otdp TRAGUS of Flint went to the suspicion with nail polish as a reason formatter. May occur to the holders of medical glasses or headphones, as well as telephone operators in the pinna irritating pests. Said stethoscope may lead to dermatitis in the course of the hearing. Edematous lesions and moist in the lobule of pinna may occur as a result of pregnancy Earrings ears (especially the role of nickel). 5 - Aern bone in the external auditory canal OSTEOME: proliferation of bone at the level of bony external auditory canal with a leather cover almost normally, Maizhahd practitioners when swimming in cold water, as well as seen frequently in the pilots who put their headsets with the application of large strain on the ears. B lesions middle ear and inner ear: 1 - acoustic trauma: It is caused by exposure to high voices strongly either sharply as in the explosions or exposure to chronic trauma, as in bis voice professional. 1 - acute acoustic trauma: also occurs when exposure to the sounds of huge explosions (throwing incidents wars ..), where the infants did share the audio with the explosive reaction wave, so there is a partnership between the middle ear infection and injury to the inner ear. 2 - chronic acoustic trauma: which caused about hobbies such as resulting from occupational exposure. The most important hobbies that lead to chronic acoustic trauma: Fishing, Hear the music high: (disco) the WALK - MAN The repeated exposure to loud sounds such as these lead to a lack of time was heard hitting the inner ear, so do not need to take the necessary precautions when exercising such hobbies. The bruises are professional voice of the many things encountered in everyday life, where they face every day thousands of workers to the sounds of high intensity for several hours over many years without taking any preventive action, both at the individual level or at the collective level. And Anlbut to see the job the inner ear in a significant decline after a few years of work, beginning signs of occupational disability appear on the group that begins the search for the right to disability compensation, which happened to him as a result of this occupational exposure chronic sounds high, it was possible to avoid this deficit and to avoid this cost By following a few simple prevention methods. This trauma audio professional chronic encountered in many professions, it could come across such an injury when blacksmiths or Alnhacen or textile workers or workers who work in digging roads or drilling oil wells or batters typewriter or tailors or other professions where there is exposure to loud noises chronically and repeatedly. We must not forget in this context the noise the street, which may be harmful in some areas, since they may reach a magnitude in the average to 80 dB, and up to 90 dB if the road was packed with cars, and up to 100 dB if the lot where the passage of some forms of motorcycles sound high and severe inconvenience. Through this idea we call for a detailed study of noise in the streets of Damascus to determine the severity of noise in every neighborhood, in every arena, perhaps we can take advantage of the noise map this to transfer some of the roads or to take other measures that improve and reduce exposure to noise in the premises accused. (Can not believe that this kind of noise pollution of the environment)? 2 - Injuries resulting from changes in atmospheric pressure: They express the injuries occurring in the ear as a result of changes in atmospheric pressure to the middle of the ocean, there are two types of lesions that occur in the ear as a result of this exposure to variations in air pressure: - Middle ear infection, which may reach the stage of a perforation in the tympanic membrane. - Including the inner ear infection may be caused by lack of hearing and dizziness. Infection may be acute or chronic. The most important occupations in which their owners are exposed to such trauma: Diving submarine aviation passengers. 3 - ear trauma, including fractures of the Rock: amateur race car or motorcycle racing, the practice of some other violent sports. 4 - The practice of the sport AEROBIC may be a cause of dizziness and impaired posture as a result of sand to add audio to the harmful role of the trauma caused by loud music on hearing. Secondly, the nose and sinuses: 1 - acute nasal vestibule: - Allergic inflammation: eczematous lesions form on the wings of the nose: may be caused by many of the materials used in industry (Nickel - Cement ..). - Inflammatory irritant: Knit nose hands dirty carrying irritating substances. 2 - acute occupational rhinitis: a result of exposure to sulfur (pesticide industry) or hydrazine (pharmaceutical industries) or formalin (paint industry) and many other materials. 3 - chronic occupational rhinitis: occur as a result of exposure to different materials used in industry (cement, iron zinc nickel phosphorus ..). 4 - allergic rhinitis: an allergic reaction resulting from exposure to dust or chemicals, more Maissadv in: - Infections of the nasal vascular motor when bakers fur animals or workers. - Vasomotor rhinitis when addicts nasal drops grim. - Detergent chemical makers. - Pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics .. Etc.. 5 - Epistaxis: Frequently used in industries where: - Vapors of amyl acetate and acetate Alatyl. - Sulfur, cement industry, calcium, perfume industries, etc. .. Note: Usually put the finger in the nose and a nail scrubbing may be responsible for the occurrence of recurrent epistaxis and perforation and perhaps seen him sometimes. 6 - blisters and Antkabat anthelix: can occur in industries that use them: chromic acid, sodium chloride, mercury vapor .. Etc.. I must point out the role of the prolonged use of cocaine or heroin through the nose, as well as the use of nasal drops grim chronically accused in it. 7 - stones Nose: Some authors give importance to the lime or iron salts in the formation of these stones. 8 - usually plucking hairs from the nose predisposes to the occurrence of boil in the nose. 9 - olfactory Injuries: Injuries are common in the industry, there are two categories of materials that could lead to injuries olfactory: - Materials with the smell of scent affect in particular by causing fatigue in the olfactory nerve (petroleum industries tar coatings industries perfume .. etc). - Materials without affecting either the smell of scent Bihaddatha blockage in the nose or olfactory mucosa of Ptkherisha (chlorine ammonia cement flour cosmetics work in places with high temperature). As well as affect the smell prolonged use of nasal drops grim or eating cocaine through the nose. 10 - pests sinuses: sinus infections when the cement workers. - Frontal sinus infection changes in air pressure (the pilots). 11 - occupational cancers: the main form is a cancer of ethmoid sinus form: ADENO - CARCINOME especially when carpenters. The disease was considered professionally in France since 1981. From other cancers: - The role of arsenic in cancer pyramid nose and nasal mucosa. - The role of nickel in cancers of the peer average and the ethmoid. - The role of asbestos. 12 - bruised face, including fractures of the nose: practitioners of violent sport (boxing wrestling, etc. ..). Third, the mouth and pharynx: 1 - Taste disorders: - Addiction to alcohol and smoking play a role in bringing about a lack of sense of taste, as well as exposure to certain substances or chemicals in the metal industry (hydrogen or vapors of oil or derivatives of aniline as well as chronic exposure to lead). 2 - chronic inflammation of the pharynx: Several factors can contribute to the continuity and chronicity in inflammation of the pharynx, including: - Prolonged exposure to cold, dry air (air conditioners). - Environmental pollution (toxic gases - smoke - dust). - Smoking. - Professions that exposed their owners on an ongoing basis to excess moisture or dust or some irritants. - Addiction to alcohol. - Too much pepper and spices. 3 - accused of some dietary habits as a catalyst in the nasal pharynx cancer incidence. 4 - smoking, alcohol and poor oral hygiene and teeth is one of the predisposing factors in the occurrence of cancers of the mouth and pharynx in general. 5 - Allergic inflammation of the mouth: It can arise from several sensitizing agents, including: Red lipstick, toothpaste, CHEWING - GUM, Grain Sucking cleared, some foods (tomatoes eggplant ..), some metallic materials used in dental treatments. 6 - Prolonged exposure to sunlight is one of the predisposing factors for cancers of the face in general and particularly cancers of the lip. 7 - Smoking in general, and especially pipe smoking is one of the predisposing factors for cancers of the lip. 8 - usually bite on the lip of predispose to the occurrence of varying degrees bruised lip and lip chronic infections. 9 - As for the lesions on the dental profession, habits and hobbies are many, including: - Notch found in the folds at the top tailors (usually cut dental floss) or amateur eat Albozor. - Drink bottle syndrome: Some parents resort to ensure their children Scott to put a bottle of milk on an ongoing basis throughout the day in their mouths, which over time leads to the occurrence of multiple dental caries. - Usually sucking finger (or a dummy) in children over age 3 years predisposes to the occurrence of occlusal disorders. - Gingival pigmentation: a result of exposure to certain substances used in industry. IV larynx: 1 - chronic inflammation of the throat: "We are of the predisposing factors: prolonged exposure to irritating substances, either in dust or fumes, as well as smoking and alcohol and, finally, the abuse of the sound. 2 - Hydrocele laryngeal LARYGOCELE: It can be seen when the professionals who of course work are larynx have a state of hypertension as when callers or glassblower or musicians musical instruments Alnfajip. 3 - LE COUP DE FOUET: bloody effusion sudden submucosa vocal cord, which leads to a sudden hoarseness with pain, and this is happening especially when the fiery singer of songs, or when you scream. 4 - singers nodules: TSMC seated at the confluence of a third front with the middle third of the rope voice, often two-sided, potentially leading to chronic hoarseness. More than what you see when you professionals who have increased their use of their voices, especially if the use of bad (singers, teachers, preachers, etc. ..). 5 - Boulib vocal cord: When you watch as well as bad or frequent use of sound. 6 - Foreign bruised throat: When practitioners of extreme sports (Judo - Karate - Rugby). 7 - foreign objects in the respiratory tract: - Usually throw some food up in the air and then receive and open the mouth especially in children, is an important cause of the reasons for entry of foreign objects in the way the antenna. - Some professionals who are driven to put nails or pins between their teeth (carpenters ..), as can occur with inhalation of the foreign body and its entry into the respiratory tract. 8 - cancers of the respiratory tract in general and especially cancer of the larynx: the role of smoking and alcohol. V. Marri: 1 - Al Marri cancer: Several predisposing factors are: eating hard foods hot, smoking, alcohol. 2 - foreign objects in the esophagus: the habit of putting needles or pins between the teeth through the exercise of certain professions. This is a glimpse of Near diseases, nose and throat caused by certain professions and hobbies and habits, and note that following the review of some preventive methods or sometimes some habits or hobbies can avoid falling into the many diseases that may be dangerous sometimes. In some cases, we find ourselves obliged to inform the patient need to change the nature of his work to avoid the progression of the disease for the worse, which is very difficult but often impossible, making us unable to improve the health status of this patient. We hope that this article is modest incentive to follow a few preventive tips and an incentive to conduct a complete study on the methods of prevention in each place of business can be a cause for the lesions at both the head and neck or elsewhere.