Tips of Protecting your Hearing
In previous posts, we’ve mentioned everyday noises that can contribute to hearing loss. We have some tips on protecting your hearing from these everyday noises.
LOWER THE VOLUME ON DEVICES
You want to keep the volume on your tv or mobile device at a comfortable level. That means you are not straining to hear, but it’s not so loud that when you leave the room, you can still hear it.
ANNUAL HEARING TESTS
If you have never had a hearing test, ask for one at your next physical. A hearing test gives your audiologist a baseline that they can compare with future results to monitor the progression of hearing loss.
PROTECTIVE HEARING GEAR
Devices designed to protect your hearing, such as earplugs or custom-made ear molds with various filter systems, can effectively protect against noise. Some environments when you should wear protective hearing gear is:
Concerts
Construction sites
Lawn mowing or leaf blowing
Auto racing
Hunting or shooting
60/60 RULE
According to the Mayo Clinic, a good rule of thumb is to follow the 60/60 rule. This means the volume should be at 60 percent of the maximum volume for only 60 minutes.
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