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Hearing loss [message #91531] Sat, 07 March 2020 08:05 Go to next message
sawyer25 is currently offline  sawyer25
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Several people suffer from noise-induced hearing loss, and at times, this results from a one-time exposure to loud sound. On the other hand, repeated exposure to sound at various loudness levels over an extended period is harmful. What is the best way out of this?
Re: Hearing loss [message #91537 is a reply to message #91531] Sat, 07 March 2020 15:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi, An odd question. Use ear protection. Do not expose yourself to it. Once it happens you are done forever usually.

Good Listening
Bruce
Re: Hearing loss [message #91539 is a reply to message #91531] Mon, 09 March 2020 11:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lilbill is currently offline  lilbill
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There is sound in our environment, and those from television, radio, and other household appliances should be at safe levels. The issue with NIHL is that it can be immediate or can be discoverable after a long time. Wearing protective devices when involved in a loud activity can help, and so can knowing that noises at or above 85dBA can be hazardous.
Re: Hearing loss [message #91868 is a reply to message #91531] Fri, 15 May 2020 09:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Nouri is currently offline  Nouri
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The more noise pollution you live around on a daily basis should help dictate how loud your personal audio in your personal space should be. If you live in the country, for example, you can crank it a little louder because your eardrums have not been bombarded by different levels of noise all day.

Your eardrums are not bullet proof, so they should not be "shot at" constantly all day.
Re: Hearing loss [message #91964 is a reply to message #91531] Tue, 26 May 2020 21:19 Go to previous message
Azuri is currently offline  Azuri
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Don't stand beside a bomb that's about to go off and don't go to The Who concerts in the 80's. Laughing

But seriously, just don't expose yourself to loud music at all.
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