We all know that loud noise can damage hearing. But what if noise isn’t the only workplace risk?

In this episode of Earvangelism, I speak with Associate Professor Adrian Fuente about how organic solvents, i.e. common workplace chemicals, can affect not only the inner ear but also the brain’s auditory pathways. This results in people with “normal” hearing tests who still struggle to understand speech in noise.

An eye-opening look at the hidden connection between the air we breathe and the way we hear.