By Michael Santucci
This article is a part of the May/June 2020, Volume 32, Volume 3, Audiology Today issue.
Musicians of all genres are at risk for auditory injury from loud musical sound exposures. In addition to communication difficulties and health-related quality-of-life degradation, disorders such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, diplacusis, and dysacusis are common and can greatly interfere with the ability to play at a high standard. Furthermore, hearing injury in music-industry professionals can be a severe threat to careers, not only affecting the quality of performances but, in many cases, threatening livelihoods.
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