{"id":126,"date":"2019-01-30T15:29:11","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T21:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~hrgsysde\/hearing-loss-2\/hearing-loss-prevention\/"},"modified":"2021-02-26T11:35:50","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T17:35:50","slug":"hearing-protection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Noise exposure is a leading cause of hearing loss. It usually develops gradually and may go unnoticed until it has progressed to a point where treatment options<\/a> are limited. There are steps you can take now to prevent hearing loss down the road.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Some types of hearing loss are unavoidable. That which occurs with aging (presbycusis) can\u2019t be halted, but regular hearing tests can detect problems early, before they worsen. Noise-induced hearing loss, on the other hand, is usually preventable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Exposure to excessive noise damages the hair cells of the inner ear, causing permanent hearing loss. Usually this occurs over time, but the noise from a sudden lout gunshot may be enough to cause immediate, irreversible hearing damage. More often, repeated exposure to noise in occupational and recreational settings leads to gradual hearing loss<\/a>. Sources include machinery, power tools, music concerts, sporting events, firearms, fireworks, motorcycles, boats, and snowmobiles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat Are the Causes of Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n