Publications by authors named "Licia Assuncao Cogo"
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- The study investigates the risk of auditory and vestibular issues among workers exposed to antineoplastic drugs at a Brazilian hospital.
- A majority of the 33 participants were female (90.9%), and while most used personal protective equipment, significant complaints of dizziness were reported, especially among nursing workers.
- Although audiological and vestibular assessments were mostly normal, a higher prevalence of audiometric notches was noted, suggesting that better use of protective gear is necessary.
Introduction: The vestibular system is responsible for body balance. There are substances that damage it, causing dizziness; these are termed vestibulotoxic substances. Agrochemicals have been investigated for ototoxicity because of studies that identified dizziness as a recurrent symptom among rural workers' complaints.
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