Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs), such as sound cannons were made for the military to control large crowds. They amplify a tremendous amount of sound that can reach a relatively long distance. LRADs transform electrical impulses into sound. “LRADs create very loud sounds – identical
The Anatomy of the Ear Have you ever wondered how the anatomy of the ear helps us hear and maintain balance? Each part of the ear plays a critical role in the way we interpret sound from our environment and manage our equilibrium. Learning about
Avoid extended exposure to environmental noise. Sound levels above 85 decibels (dB) can permanently damage hearing and extended exposure at lower levels sounds may also damage your hearing. Try to give your hearing a rest by taking breaks from noise exposure whenever possible. Hearing damage
Here is a list of occupations in America where workers suffer the most from noise-induced hearing loss. As it stands, occupational hearing loss is the most common occupational disease in the United States. Unfortunately, most of us don’t realize how damaging our working environments can
Here is our sound decibel levels infographic that lists noises that the average person experiences in their daily life. Being exposed to sounds above 85 decibels for a long period of can cause hearing loss especially if you’re not using any kind of hearing protection
Cancer drugs have long been associated with hearing loss. However, the question has always been to what degree do these drugs affect your hearing? Now for the first time Indiana University has conducted studies on the causal relationship between chemotherapy drugs and hearing loss. Ph.D,
Hearing loss is something that we as a society accept as being a part of aging and is most prevalent among our older population. Some even question if it’s even worth trying to do anything to protect our hearing from loud noises as they have
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a warning on the Safety and Health Information Bulletin about chemical ototoxicants and their effect on hearing. According to OSHA, these ototoxic chemicals could cause hearing loss or loss of balance regardless of noise exposure. These
Japanese Study on Hearing Loss and Aging Over the past two decades, researchers have learned more about hearing loss and it’s profound impact on older people; it can lead to anxiety, restricted activity, and has been closely associated with cognitive decline and even dementia. A
Hearing Loss Caused by Smartphones According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), half of people aged 12 to 35, or 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds,
