{"id":162,"date":"2019-06-27T11:48:44","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T16:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingfocused.fm1.dev\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/"},"modified":"2022-01-11T10:50:59","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T16:50:59","slug":"protecting-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingfocused.com\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary\nconsiderably and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) \u2013 the threshold that is\nconsidered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and\ncan cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excess noise exposure isn\u2019t the only cause of hearing\ndamage. Diseases, drugs, and injury may all contribute to hearing loss.\nFortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your hearing and help\nprevent hearing impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protecting Your Hearing from Loud Noise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingfocused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ThinkstockPhotos-469223814-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingfocused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ThinkstockPhotos-469223814-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hearingfocused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ThinkstockPhotos-469223814-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingfocused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ThinkstockPhotos-469223814.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> According to studies performed by physicians at Yale University School of Medicine, noise-induced hearing loss is a common cause of hearing loss in the U.S. The good news? It is easily preventable. Follow these tips to protect your hearing: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Wear hearing protection when exposed to loud\nnoise. Earplugs are a must in noisy environments such as rock concerts and\nsporting events. They should also be worn when riding a motorcycle or\nsnowmobile, mowing the lawn, using power tools, etc. If your job exposes you to\nloud noise, your employer is required by OSHA to supply hearing protection.<\/li><li>Turn down the volume. When listening to music or\nwatching television, keep the volume low.<\/li><li>Limit the number of noisy appliances running at\nthe same time.<\/li><li>Buy quieter products. Many appliances list dB\nratings in their specifications. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preventing Hearing Loss from Diseases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some diseases can cause hearing loss. Viruses that might\ndamage hearing include measles, mumps, whooping cough, and rubella. Bacterial\ndiseases such as meningitis and syphilis can also lead to hearing damage.\nAcoustic neuroma \u2013 tumors on the hearing nerve (usually benign) \u2013 may\ncontribute to hearing loss. Tips for preventing hearing loss from disease\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure your child is vaccinated.\nImmunizations offer protection from many childhood infections that can cause\nhearing damage.<\/li><li>If you are sexually active, use protection to\nprevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, some of which can cause\nhearing loss.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t delay seeking medical attention should you\nfall ill.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protection from Ototoxic Drugs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some drugs cause damage to the sensory cells responsible for\nhearing. These include certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, salicylate pain\nrelievers (e.g., aspirin), quinine (for treating malaria), and diuretics. In\norder to reduce your odds of hearing loss when taking medications, follow these\ntips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Take medications only as directed.<\/li><li>If you experience symptoms of hearing loss such\nas tinnitus while taking new drugs, see your doctor immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Hearing Focused<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+12626798888\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(262) 679-8888<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) \u2013 the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn\u2019t the only cause of hearing damage. 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