Day to day life is all about exposure to sound, light, air pollution, and whatnot! The sound in our environment like the sounds from television and radio, household appliances, and traffic all affect our hearing abilities if they are above safe levels. If the sounds are loud and long-lasting, they can be harmful as they can damage sensitive structures in the inner ear and cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
NIHL effects can be temporary or permanent and they can be immediate or may take a long time to be noticeable. One ear or both ears can be affected and in the future, you may have difficulty understanding other people when they talk, especially on the phone or in a noisy room. With hearing loss treatment in Kochi at Swaram Hearing noise-induced hearing loss can be prevented.
Who is affected by NIHL?
NIHL affects people of all ages, including children, teens, young adults, and older people.
What causes NIHL?
A one-time exposure to an intense “impulse” sound like an explosion, or by continuous exposure to loud sounds over an extended period of time can cause NIHL. Listening to loud music through headphones, playing in a band, and attending loud concerts can cause NIHL.
How can noise damage our hearing?
Our hearing is based on a series of events that change sound waves in the air into electrical signals carried by sensory hair cells to the brain. st NIHL is caused by the damage and eventual death of these hair cells.
A ringing, buzzing, or roaring in the ears or head called Tinnitus can be caused by exposure to loud noise. Even though Tinnitus may subside over time, it can sometimes continue constantly or occasionally throughout a person’s life.
NIHL is completely preventable by practicing good hearing health like:
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Be alert and aware of hazardous noises.
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Wear earplugs or other protective devices when you are engaged in a loud activity.
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Move away from loud noise.
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Protect the ears of young children.
Have your hearing tested at Swaram hearing if you think you might have hearing loss? Contact Swaram Hearing Aid Centre Kochi today!
KOCHI CENTRE
Manikkiri Road, Near Medical Trust Hospital, Pallimukku, Cochin-682016.
Call: +91 999 570 0222
Email: info@swaramhearing.com
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