{"id":1801,"date":"2022-10-28T00:42:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T04:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2022-10-28T00:43:08","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T04:43:08","slug":"how-to-protect-your-hearing-this-audiology-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/how-to-protect-your-hearing-this-audiology-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Protect Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As October comes to a close, we want to take this last week of Audiology Awareness Month and dedicate it to learning about noise-induced <a href=\"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss <\/a>as well as the different ways you can protect your hearing health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Facts About Noise-induced Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iStock-646982922.jpg\" alt=\"Man inserting an orange foam earplug into his ear for hearing protection\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iStock-646982922.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iStock-646982922-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iStock-646982922-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when noise causes damage to the hair cells of your inner ears, which play a vital role in the hearing process.<\/li><li>Any prolonged exposure to sound above 85 decibels (dB) can cause hearing loss. This is roughly the equivalent volume of city traffic.<\/li><li>The louder the sound, the less time it takes for damage to occur.<\/li><li>Common activities that can cause noise-induced hearing loss include hunting, riding snowmobiles or motorcycles, attending live sports events or concerts, using a leaf blower, using power tools, and listening to music too loud with headphones.<\/li><li>Many people are exposed to dangerous noise levels at work, such as those who work in construction, manufacturing or logging.<\/li><li>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that \u201c12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6\u201319 years and 17% of adults aged 20\u201369 years have <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/noise.html\" target=\"_blank\">suffered permanent damage to their hearing<\/a> from excessive exposure to noise.\u201d<\/li><li>Damage to the hair cells of the inner ear cannot be reversed, and any hearing loss due to that damage is permanent.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Hearing Protection Devices in Loud Environments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reduce your risk of noise-induced hearing loss by using proper hearing protection devices. Whether it\u2019s foam earplugs you can buy at <a href=\"https:\/\/ruwerx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruwe Family Pharmacy<\/a> or custom earmolds made by an audiologist, the right hearing protection lets you keep your ears safe while still enjoying activities where there may be loud noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways To Protect Your Hearing Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to using hearing protection devices, it can be helpful to take the following steps to prioritize your hearing health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Check the volume on your headphones<\/strong>. Make sure you listen to music at a reasonable volume when you\u2019re using headphones or earbuds. Many health-tracking apps even have features that measure the average volume you listen at, which can help you make sure you stay in a safe decibel range.<\/li><li>Be on alert for early signs of hearing loss. If you find yourself struggling to follow conversations, whether in person or on the phone or experiencing a ringing in your ears (tinnitus), make an appointment with an audiologist to get a hearing test. The earlier hearing loss is diagnosed, the more likely it is you can protect your ears from further damage.<\/li><li><strong>If prescribed hearing aids, wear them<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hearing aids<\/a> are the most common treatment for hearing loss. If your audiologist prescribes them, wearing your device consistently is the best thing you can do for your hearing health.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Certified Hearing Aid Consultants today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/understanding-how-sound-travels-and-what-stops-it\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding How Sound Travels and What Stops It<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/habits-you-should-quit-for-your-hearing-health\/\" class=\"related-post\">Habits You Should Quit for Your Hearing Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/tips-for-caring-for-your-hearing-aids-during-winter-weather\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips for Caring for Your Hearing Aids During Winter Weather<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As October comes to a close, we want to take this last week of Audiology Awareness Month and dedicate it to learning about noise-induced hearing loss as well as the different ways you can protect your hearing health. 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