Hearing Loss Facts

Important Facts About Hearing Loss

In order to fully enjoy and participate in life, hearing is essential. Unfortunately, one in ten Americans experience hearing loss to some degree. It normally occurs gradually over time, making it difficult to notice until it has become advanced. Among Americans, hearing loss it the third leading chronic health condition, after arthritis and high blood pressure.

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Protect Your Hearing

If you have to raise your voice to be heard over music or noise, it is too loud. Avoiding loud noise may help prevent premature hearing loss.

Many people don't realize how loud everyday sounds actually are. Sounds above 85 decibels can be harmful depending on how long and how often you are exposed to them. The louder the sound, the shorter the exposure needed to cause damage. If the exposure to loud noise lasts for an extended period of time, the cells responsible for our sense of hearing are irreversibly damaged. An example of this would be constant heavy traffic on a nearby street.

Can You Answer Yes to the Following Questions?

If you can answer yes to any of the following, loud noise could be damaging your hearing.

• Do you have difficulty talking or hearing others talk over the noise?
• Does the noise make your ears hurt?
• Do you ears ring after hearing the noise?
• Do other sounds become muffled after exposure to the noise?