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Turning the music up while you clean your house is one thing, but a Kylie Minogue concert, fireworks and even lawn mowers can permanently damage your hearing.
The following signs might indicate that you’ve suffered hearing damage:
- Ringing or buzzing noises in your ears
- Pain in your ears
- Feeling as if you have cotton wool in your ears
- Difficulty hearing after music stops
If any of these sound familiar, consult a doctor or audiologist who can diagnose your hearing problem and advise you on the best way to manage it.
Take action:
Listen to your music at a reasonable decibel level, no matter how much you love Crowded House. Also, properly fitting earplugs can provide a marked reduction in the sound energy you're exposed to, while setting off festive fireworks or if you have to mow the lawn. Speak to an audiologist for custom-made earplugs.
Here's how to not go deaf.
The following signs might indicate that you’ve suffered hearing damage:
- Ringing or buzzing noises in your ears
- Pain in your ears
- Feeling as if you have cotton wool in your ears
- Difficulty hearing after music stops
If any of these sound familiar, consult a doctor or audiologist who can diagnose your hearing problem and advise you on the best way to manage it.
Take action:
Listen to your music at a reasonable decibel level, no matter how much you love Crowded House. Also, properly fitting earplugs can provide a marked reduction in the sound energy you're exposed to, while setting off festive fireworks or if you have to mow the lawn. Speak to an audiologist for custom-made earplugs.
Here's how to not go deaf.