Safeguarding Hearing

In today’s loud world, it is important to protect the hearing that you have. Too often we see patients come in with noise-induced hearing loss which could have been prevented.

A National Institutes of Health (NIH) survey found that about 24% of adults aged 20-69 had features characteristic of noise-induced hearing loss in one or both ears. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 22 million employees in the United States are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Don’t be another statistic.

We are constantly in the presence of loud sounds. This does not mean you should discontinue activities that you enjoy. Instead, you should take the necessary precautions to protect your hearing.

How Do I Know Something is Too Loud?

  • Someone else can hear the sound coming out of your headphones.
  • You leave a noisy situations and your hearing is dampened or you have ringing in your ears.
  • Your ears hurt after being around loud noises.

Tips to Protect Your Hearing

  • Take breaks from noisy activities every hour or so.
  • Use appropriate hearing protection whenever possible.
  • Avoid unnecessary noise whenever possible.

How Golden Ears Audiology Lakeway Can Help

Hearing protection is your best defense against noise-induced hearing loss and protecting your hearing. We offer custom ear plugs for a more comfortable and discreet fit. We take impressions of your ear canals and you get to pick the color and style of the plugs.

Be proactive and schedule your appointment today!