DOES CONSTANT USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND HEADPHONES WORSEN YOUR HEARING?

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DOES CONSTANT USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND HEADPHONES
WORSEN YOUR HEARING?
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• Admit this or not, but the sound everyone hears
  through technology is louder than ever. In fact,
  the louder the sound, the better the experience.
  But everything great comes with a side effect.

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• As modern technology continues to evolve, more
  people are complaining of hearing issues than
  ever before.

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• However, it is also surprising that a lot of
  people use headphones at a full volume, enjoy
  blasting video games, face noise pollution and
  traffic, attend excessively loud concerts on a
  daily basis and arent struggling to hear.

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• So, is the advancing technology really to blame
  for the increase in noise-induced hearing issues?

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Lets understand what makes hearing
worse and take a closer look between noise and
hearing loss.

• Multiple studies have shown a link between loud
  noises and hearing loss. But these days, noise
  related hearing issues are self-induced and show
  their effects gradually that people fail to
  notice.

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• In fact, premature hearing loss in people aged 30
  to 50 is often not detected before its too late.
  As technology becomes a more integral part of our
  lives, the gradual reduction in hearing is only
  going to become more apparent over time.

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• People obviously want to know what all this fuss
  is about and just how far they can push the
  limits.
• The truth is headphones are more common than ever
  and can cause a lot of damage to the ears, which
  sometimes leads to noise-induced, sensorineural
  hearing loss over time.

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• Therefore, it wouldnt be wrong if we consider
  earbuds and over-the-ear headphones a primary
  culprit to hearing loss condition.
• Over the years, this technology has been improved
  to be louder and to offer users with the best
  experience by delivering music directly into our
  ears and reducing or cancelling background noise.

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• As per the research, as much as 65 of people use
  music devices above 85 decibels regularly,
  resulting in permanent hearing damage. Watching
  music, TV shows and even YouTube videos through
  headphones can be equally damaging if done for
  extended periods.

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• Online videos on social media also cause harm to
  the ears as they dont have built-in standards
  for volume.

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• This is modern day hearing loss which is
  impacting most of the people around. Its worth
  taking a step back to think about if the
  environment or the technology you are using is a
  threat to your hearing.

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HEARING LOSS IN YOUNG PEOPLE

• With over 90 of young people using headphones
  daily, it wouldnt come as a surprise to see
  young people suffering from hearing loss from
  hearing loud noises earlier than their previous
  generations.

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• Though both genders are experiencing hearing
  problems, young men are more likely to be
  affected, with 32 of those aged between 20 and
  39 having some degree of noise-induced hearing
  loss.

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HEARING LOSS FROM NOISE AND MUSIC

• Noise and music have affected peoples hearing
  for generations. From standing too close to the
  speaker at rock concerts to listening loud music
  from your smartphone playlist, many of us are
  habitual of listening to music at a loud volume
  for long hours throughout the day.

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• Thats why noise-induced hearing loss is so
  common nowadays. This type of hearing loss is
  gradual and can be difficult to spot before you
  require a serious treatment like hearing aids.

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So, HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

• When you are unnecessarily turning up the volume
  on your smartphone while your headphones are
  plugged in, does your device ever warn you to not
  exceed to a certain level? It does, right? But
  many of us simply ignore it.

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• Listen to your phone. Theres a reason why its
  called a smartphone, it knows what its talking
  about. Most devices are capable of reaching a
  maximum of 120 decibels, which is well beyond 85
  decibels the level of sound that starts to cause
  minor damage.
• What can you do to protect your hearing from the
  technology?

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HEARING PROTECTION IMPORTANCE

• It is natural for your hearing ability to
  decrease with age, but the decrease in hearing
  due to technology is far less natural and affects
  people more quickly. Therefore, its important to
  protect your hearing at all times.

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• To reduce your risk of hearing loss caused by
  headphones, start adhering to 60-60 rule that
  most audiologists recommend. The rule states that
  you should only listen to music through your
  headphone at a maximum of 60 volume, for no
  longer than 60 minutes per day.

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• If you feel that you are struggling to hear, the
  best step is to speak to an audiologist
  immediately. A professional can determine the
  underlying cause of your hearing problem and
  suggest high-quality hearing aids from reputed
  brands like Starkey, Widex, Oticon or Siemens
  hearing aids.

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Thank You!

• Hearing Aid Specialists SA
• Address 6 Grenfell Street Kent Town ,
  S.A. , 5067
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• Email ID reception_at_hassa.com.au
• Website URL http//www.hassa.com.au/