The audiologist is looking for quantitative information with regard to your degree of hearing loss. Hearing levels are expressed in decibels (dB): normal hearing (0 to 20 dB HL) mild hearing loss (20–40 dB HL) moderate hearing loss (40–60 dB HL) severe (60–80…
Read moreRock concerts may put teens’ hearing at risk. Exposure to loud music at a rock concert often results in temporary hearing loss for teenagers, researchers say. A small study by the House Research Institute revealed that 72% of teens reported reduced…
Read moreDid you know that people of all ages can develop noise-induced hearing loss? Hearing loss from too much noise can happen in an instant or build over time, and it can’t be fixed. This October, during National Protect Your Hearing Month, the National Institute…
Read moreHow to choose the ones that are better at protecting your ears Exposing your ears to loud noise over time can kill off the tiny hair cells in your ear that transmit sound signals to your brain. When enough of these cells die, you end up with a hearing problem….
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