Prevent Hearing Loss

PREVENT HEARING LOSS

Taking specific steps to minimize hearing loss can reduce the need for a hearing aid in the long term. No matter your age, make sure to avoid sounds that can harm your ears. While typical speech decibels and the sound of a hair dryer are safe to hear, sounds like gunshots, jackhammers, and fireworks can damage your hearing.

EAR PROTECTION - TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND

Did you know that 48 million people in the U.S. have trouble hearing with one (or both) of their ears and that approximately 15% have noise-induced hearing loss because of loud work or leisure environments? While hearing loss cannot always be prevented, hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises is completely avoidable.

Loudness is measured decibels (dB), and over time, any sound that is 85 decibels or higher can cause hearing loss — as well as other hearing problems, such as tinnitus. The louder a sound is, and the longer you listen to it, the more it can damage your hearing.

Here are some tips on how you can protect your ears and prevent hearing loss:

Turn the volume down when you are watching television or listening to the radio.
When you are surrounded by loud noises, walk away and take a break to reduce your exposure.
Give your hearing about 18 hours to recover after exposure to lots of loud noise.
Use hearing protection devices (such as earplugs and earmuffs) when you cannot avoid loud sounds.

GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY

If you are interested in learning more about hearing protection, speak with an audiologist at Integrated Family Hearing. We provide a variety of services to those in Coudersport, PA; Jamestown, NY; Bradford, PA; and Gowanda, NY.