Hearing management

Noise levels of common sounds
What is the noise level of whispering, a chainsaw or rock music?

MP3 users risk hearing damage
Millions listen to music on MP3 players on a daily basis, but the popular personal stereos cause hearing damage in high numbers of listeners, especially among young people.

IPod generation risks hearing loss
If it’s too loud, you’re too old, right? Wrong. Listening to loud music for long periods of time is no joke, and research shows that the iPod generation is most at risk.

Vuvuzelas a hearing hazard
Blowing your vuvuzela may be good for team spirit, but it's bad for your ears.

Tinnitus overview
Tinnitus, refers to any auditory perception not produced by an external stimulus, commonly described as a hissing, roaring, ringing, or whooshing.

10 tinnitus facts
Here are some need-to-know facts about this condition.

Decibel damage
Studies show that noise heightens stress levels and irritation, but how much noise can the ear tolerate before actual damage is caused?

An epidemic of deafness is spreading
Only one in every five South Africans who have hearing loss seek any help. And it takes them seven years to do it. You could be shutting yourself off from the world.

Movies at full blast
There is nothing better than watching a new release on the big screen, but your love for the big screen could damage your hearing.

An overview of Tinnitus patient management
Tinnitus is characterised by a persistent sound in one or both ears. It may be a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring sound and can range from severe to only mildly distracting.

How noise pollution threatens your health
It's no secret that our world is getting louder. The racket is far more than just an annoyance: it's a potentially serious health threat.