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Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Part 2
Last time I discussed the intensity of common sounds and some of the effects of noise exposure. Unlike many other types of hearing loss, noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is preventable (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders). This time I am going to …
Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Part 1
Your ears are exposed to many types of sounds each day. People talking, dogs barking, music, and traffic are common sounds. While most of these sounds are comfortable, some loud sounds can be painful and cause damage to your hearing. The “noise thermometer” on the …
