What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
Sounds Of Summer – What Summer Sounds Can Damage Your Hearing?
Buzzing lawn mowers, booming sporting event speakers (and yelling fans), rowdy outdoor concerts, and crackling fireworks–these are welcome summer sounds. However, many sounds that we typically hear during the summer can be damaging to our hearing. NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) results when the nerve fibers in the inner ear (cochlea) are damaged…
Better Hearing & Speech Month at Beneficial Hearing Aid Center
Better Hearing & Speech Month at Beneficial Hearing Aid Center Hello, Better Hearing and Speech Month! At Beneficial Hearing Aid Center, I am passionate about educating Ocala on the importance of hearing health. One of the simple ways I can do this is by sharing who I am and the types of problems we help…