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Sufferers from industrial deafness already know the problems of hearing loss, but as the UK allergy rate climbs each year, it may well be worth knowing that hayfever can contribute to these problems.
Aside from the sneezing, itching eyes and runny noses that the allergic condition induces, it can also cause dulled hearing. This is because the passages in the skull that connect the nose and ear can swell or become irritated, interfering with a person's hearing. If that person's hearing has already been affected by workplace noise, acoustic shock or another source of high volume, this would be a particular problem.
Methods of relieving this symptom include anti-inflammatory hayfever sprays, available from high-street chemists - which should not be confused with other decongestants, as these can worsen the inflammation if used over too long a period. Natural and homeopathic methods are also available, including the use of essential oils (such as eucalyptus or peppermint) and nettle tea.
A suggestion from Deafness Research UK is perhaps the simplest - breathe in the steam from tea before drinking it. Both the steam and the tannins are good for the inflammation causing the increased hearing loss.
It should still be borne in mind that a sudden drop in hearing may be worth bringing to the doctor, particularly if it occurs over only a couple of days, as it may be a symptom of something other than hayfever.
Claiming compensation over cases of industrial deafness
While YouClaim cannot offer medical advice, it can offer access to a panel of UK-based hearing loss solicitors. With specialists in the range of claims from acoustic shock to permanent tinnitus, we will be able to find the right personal injury lawyer for your needs.
We can help you decide whether you are eligible to make a claim, without compulsion or commitment on your part. Rather, you will be treated with discretion and sensitivity as you decide whether or not to begin a claim based on information provided in plain English.
Should you decide to proceed with us, we will handle your case without charge, protecting you from any charges that the case causes and ensuring that all damages awarded go to you, with no cuts taken by anyone. We operate with a full no win, no fee agreement, a promise to pass our winning fees to the other side, and a 100 percent compensation guarantee. Our UK-based advisors are available by phone, on 0800 10 757 95 - but you can also reach us in text-based ways, either by using our claim form or our echat system, which lets you discuss the details of your industrial deafness situation with a knowledgeable specialist through a page of this website, and find out how we can help.
