Take a look at this infographic and check out the noise meter to see how loud different sounds are.
Noise is a significant source of hearing loss, but you can protect your hearing. An important first step is to understand how noise causes hearing loss.
Loud Noise Can Cause Hearing Loss Quickly or Over Time
Hearing loss can result from a single loud sound (like firecrackers) near your ear. Or, more often, hearing loss can result over time from damage caused by repeated exposures to loud sounds. The louder the sound, the shorter the amount of time it takes for hearing loss to occur.
The longer the exposure, the greater the risk for hearing loss (especially when hearing protection is not used or there is not enough time for the ears to rest between exposures).
Take a look at this infographic and check out the noise meter to see how loud different sounds are — and how you can protect your ears when you’re around them.
We offer Audiology services at Family Medicine Center. Do you have concerns about your hearing, or just want to get tested. Talk to our Audiologist, Dr. Treasure Kenny.
