{"id":144,"date":"2019-05-06T18:22:51","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T18:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balancemd.fm1.dev\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/"},"modified":"2020-07-08T17:03:30","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T17:03:30","slug":"protecting-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n\t\t\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\":\"Service\",\n\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/\",\n\t\t\"serviceType\":\"Protecting Your Hearing\",\n\t\t\"name\":\"Protecting Your Hearing\",\n\t\t\"description\":\"\",\n\t\t\"provider\":[{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/location\/indianapolis\/\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/location\/lafayette\/\"\n\t\t}],\n\t\t\"hasOfferCatalog\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"OfferCatalog\",\n\t\t\t\"name\":\"Protecting Your Hearing\",\n\t\t\t\"itemListElement\":[\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"OfferCatalog\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\":\"Protecting Your Hearing\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"itemListElement\":[\n\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Offer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"itemOffered\":{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Service\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\":\"Protecting Your Hearing\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t]\n\t\t}\n\t}<\/script>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excess noise exposure, medical illness, medications and\ninjury may all contribute to hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noise-Induced Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ThinkstockPhotos-469223814.jpg\" alt=\"Man cutting board with table saw\" class=\"wp-image-191\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\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><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/types\/\">Noise-induced hearing loss<\/a> is the most common type experienced by younger individuals. It can be caused by exposure to a single loud sound, such as a gunshot or explosion, or by continuous exposure to loud noise over a period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When sounds exceed 85 decibels (dB) they are considered\nhazardous to your hearing health. Continuous exposure to volume levels that\nhigh causes permanent damage to the hair cells in your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities that put people at risk for noise-induced hearing\nloss include hunting, riding a motorcycle, listening to music at high volumes,\nplaying in a band and attending rock concerts. An estimated 15 percent of\nAmericans aged 20 to 69 have hearing loss that may have been caused by noise\nexposure. This type of hearing loss can be prevented by wearing earplugs and\nprotective devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Hearing from\nLoud Noise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these tips to protect your hearing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Wear hearing protection when exposed to loud noise. Earplugs are a must in noisy environments such as rock concerts and sporting events. They should also be worn when riding a motorcycle or snowmobile, mowing the lawn, using power tools, etc. If your job exposes you to loud noise, your employer is required by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/standardinterpretations\/1996-03-26-1#:~:text=Under%20the%20promulgated%20regulation%20%5B29,shall%20be%20replaced%20as%20necessary.\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OSHA to supply hearing protection.<\/a><\/li><li>Turn down the volume. When listening to music or watching television, keep the volume low.<\/li><li>Limit the number of noisy appliances running at the same time.<\/li><li>Buy quieter products. Many appliances list dB ratings in their specifications.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Examples of Custom Hearing Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"protect-images\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/westone_aquanot.png\">\n<span class=\"protect-caption\">Swimming Ear Plugs<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-wrap\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/westone_concert.png\">\n<span class=\"protect-caption\">Musician\u2019s Ear Plugs<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-wrap\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hunter\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/westone_ded_digitalhunter.jpg\">\n<span class=\"protect-caption\">Hunter\u2019s Ear Plugs<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Hearing Loss from\nMedical Illness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/other-health-risks\/\">diseases can cause hearing loss<\/a>. Viruses that might damage hearing include measles, mumps, whooping cough and rubella. Bacterial diseases such as meningitis and syphilis can also lead to hearing damage. Acoustic neuroma \u2013 tumors on the hearing nerve (usually benign) \u2013 may contribute to hearing loss. Tips for preventing hearing loss from disease include:<\/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\">Certain Medications are\nAssociated with Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uofmhealth.org\/health-library\/tf3092\">medications cause damage to the sensory cells responsible for hearing<\/a>. These include certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, salicylate pain relievers (e.g., aspirin), quinine (for treating malaria) and diuretics. In order to reduce your odds of hearing loss when taking medications, follow these tips:<\/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 Indiana Hearing Specialists at <a href=\"tel:+13176718000\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(317) 671-8000<\/span><\/a> for our Indianapolis office or <a href=\"tel:+17655881231\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(765) 588-1231<\/span><\/a> for our Lafayette office for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excess noise exposure, medical illness, medications and injury may all contribute to hearing loss. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. 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