Hearing loss is becoming a global problem, partly as a consequence of exposure to loud music. People may be unaware about the harmful sound levels and cons
Exposure to even a single episode of loud noise can damage synapses between cochlear hair cells and auditory nerve fibres, causing hidden hearing loss (HHL) that is not detected by audiometry. Here we investigate the effects of noise-induced HHL on functional hearing by measuring the ability of...
Hearing loss is not always preventable, but in order to keep our ears as healthy and as high-functioning as possible, there are steps we can take to minimize our risk. These steps are simple and easy to put into practice. 1 ● Know when your surroundings are too loud 2 or if you ...
Millions of youngsters across Europe could suffer permanent hearing loss after five years if they listen to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week, EU scientists warned.The scientists’ study, requested by the European Commission, attacked the concept of “leisure ...
Advanced age is the most common cause of hearing loss. One out of three people between 65 and 74 has some level of hearing loss. After age 75, that goes up to one out of every two people. Researchers don't fully understand why hearing declines with age. It could be that lifetime exp...
(116 decibels) for 45 minutes were unable to detect silent gaps in background sound one week later. This gap detection deficit is interpreted in animal models as a sign of tinnitus (perceived ringing or other sound in the ear), which commonly develops after hearing loss. In both animal ...
The Long Range Acoustic Device and Loud Sounds LRAD and Directional Sound Crowd-Control Sound Cannon Concerns About Hearing Damage and Hearing Loss A Review of Sound and Hearing Wave addition. (This example uses transverse rather than longitudinal waves because their differences are easier to...
Acute temporary noise-induced hearing loss can occur from attending a loud concert or sporting event, going to a gun range without earmuffs or being near an explosion. It can make noises sound “stuffy” or far away, especially when talking on the phone or in a crowded room. Repeated expos...
One temporary threshold shift isn’t likely to cause permanent hearing loss. But frequent exposure to dangerous sound levels can lead to a wide range of hearing disorders, such as the constant buzz of tinnitus or diffic...
Habitually listening to loud music through headphones can result in loss of hearing in {eq}\rule{0.5in}{0.3pt} {/eq} part of the ear. Hearing Loss: Hearing loss can occur through listening to loud sounds over a long while, or from a sudden extremely loud...