• Excessive noise is the number one reason for hearing loss.
  • Experts agree that continued exposure to noise of 85 dB or louder, over time, will eventually harm hearing.
  • If you cannot carry on a conversation in the presence of noise, it is too loud for your ears and can potentially cause hearing loss.
  • 1 in 4 workers exposed to high levels of noise will develop a hearing loss.
  • The number one reason people seek a hearing solution is the recognition that their hearing has worsened. Usually this occurs from family pressure or safety concerns.
  • Professions at risk of hearing loss include firefighters, police officers, factory workers, farmers, construction workers, military personnel, heavy industry workers, musicians, and entertainment industry professionals.

 

Many professional exposed to noise on the job state that they cannot wear hearing protection because it interferes with their work. Our office offers an alternative to over-the counter foam plugs and ear muffs. They are custom earmolds with sound dampeners. These attenuate all sounds evenly such that speech is not muffled. They are especially ideal for musician so that sound quality is preserved yet volume is lowered.

 

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