The Importance of Baseline Hearing Tests
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By: admin | August 11, 2017
Summer is here! And so are the fireworks, concerts, music festivals, motorized sports, and more.
It’s a great time for fun. But it’s also extremely important to be smart about protecting your hearing.
Remember, the single bang of a firecracker at close range can permanently damage hearing in an instant. And any sounds at or above 85 dBA for a prolonged period of time can be unsafe.
“Temporary” hearing loss after loud events and activities quickly adds up, with repeat noise exposure leading to permanent hearing loss—and there’s no cure for that.
Millennials and teens especially should think twice. Data analyzed by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that among these age groups (12 to 35 years), nearly 50 percent are exposed to unsafe levels of sound from the use of personal audio devices, and around 40 percent are exposed to potentially damaging levels of sound at entertainment venues. And teens are increasingly experiencing tinnitus—which tends to be a symptom of hearing loss—according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
But you can have fun and be “hearing smart” at the same time.
Here is BHI’s shortlist of six easy hacks for protecting your hearing:
Ready to set up an appointment for your baseline hearing test? Call us at (410) 672-1233 (Odenton) or (410) 672-1244 (Severna Park).
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