{"id":1101,"date":"2021-03-19T21:27:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T21:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/?p=1101"},"modified":"2021-03-19T21:27:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T21:27:07","slug":"five-ways-to-protect-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/five-ways-to-protect-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways to Protect Your Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many causes of hearing loss, most of which are outside your control. But one, known as noise-induced hearing loss, is preventable. Below is a breakdown of what causes this type of hearing loss and five things you can do to protect your hearing health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand Noise-Induced Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sounds are measured in decibels (dB). Anything over 85 dB can cause permanent damage to the delicate hair cells within your inner ear. These hair cells are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical impulses, which are sent to your brain to be interpreted as sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the hair on other parts of your body, the hair cells within your ear cannot be regrown. This means any damage is permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a 2017 report put out by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly one in four American adults between the ages of 20 to 69 are experiencing hearing loss caused by exposure to noise.<\/a>

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Be Aware of Which Sounds Are Too Loud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only way you can protect yourself from sounds that can cause hearing loss<\/a> is to understand which sounds are too loud. Here is an average decibel rating chart of some familiar sounds put together by NIDCD<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n