The American Academy of Audiology Reported the following Myths about hearing loss.
Myth:
Portable music and video devices do not
affect your hearing.
Fact: 1.1 billion people are at risk for hearing loss due to unsafe personal use of portable music devices.
What to do: Limit your use of portable devices and keep the volume at the half-way point or under. If you have to take out your ear buds to hear someone speaking at an arm’s length away, the volume is too high.
Fact: 1.1 billion people are at risk for hearing loss due to unsafe personal use of portable music devices.
What to do: Limit your use of portable devices and keep the volume at the half-way point or under. If you have to take out your ear buds to hear someone speaking at an arm’s length away, the volume is too high.
Myth:
Everyone
who has hearing loss is older than age 65.
Fact: Half of those with hearing loss are under the age of 65.
What to do: If you suspect a hearing loss or have ringing in the ears, visit an audiologist.
Fact: Half of those with hearing loss are under the age of 65.
What to do: If you suspect a hearing loss or have ringing in the ears, visit an audiologist.
Myth:
Hearing loss does not affect newborn
babies.
Fact: About 6 out of 1,000 babies have a significant hearing problem at birth. And, more than 4,000 babies are born with a hearing loss each year.
What to do: Make sure your newborn’s hearing is screened before leaving the hospital or within the first a couple weeks of life. If he or she does not pass the screening, schedule an appointment with an audiologist.
Fact: About 6 out of 1,000 babies have a significant hearing problem at birth. And, more than 4,000 babies are born with a hearing loss each year.
What to do: Make sure your newborn’s hearing is screened before leaving the hospital or within the first a couple weeks of life. If he or she does not pass the screening, schedule an appointment with an audiologist.
Myth:
Everyday loud activities do not affect
you hearing.
Fact: Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by lawn/farm equipment, concerts, sporting events, fireworks, hair driers, firearms, and alarm clocks. A single exposure to excessive noise can also cause permanent hearing loss
What to do: Noise-induced hearing loss almost always preventable! Wear hearing protection when around sounds louder than 85 dB (about the volume of a vacuum sweeper).
Fact: Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by lawn/farm equipment, concerts, sporting events, fireworks, hair driers, firearms, and alarm clocks. A single exposure to excessive noise can also cause permanent hearing loss
What to do: Noise-induced hearing loss almost always preventable! Wear hearing protection when around sounds louder than 85 dB (about the volume of a vacuum sweeper).
Myth:
Hearing loss does not affect your day-to-day
life.
Fact: Individuals with untreated hearing loss are often excluded from communication and often have feelings of loneliness, isolation, depression, and frustration.
What to do: If you suspect a hearing loss, visit with an audiologist to evaluate your hearing and provide treatment when needed.
Fact: Individuals with untreated hearing loss are often excluded from communication and often have feelings of loneliness, isolation, depression, and frustration.
What to do: If you suspect a hearing loss, visit with an audiologist to evaluate your hearing and provide treatment when needed.
FACT: Audiologists are the primary health-care
professionals who provide evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for hearing
loss.
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