Summertime is here and with it comes increased exposure to loud, potentially damaging noise. Typical summertime activities such as watching a fireworks display, mowing the lawn, attending a rock concert or riding a motorcycle produce dangerous noise levels that can damage your hearing.
ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) recommends protecting your hearing by avoiding excessively loud noises when possible - but when your exposure to loud noises or activities can not be avoided, take a few simple precautions:
* Alternate noisy activities with periods of quiet.
* Use earplugs or other hearing protectors.
* Limit lengthy periods of loud noise exposure.
* Be a smart consumer, when buying appliances, look for items with low noise levels.
Noise from exploding fireworks can top 130 decibels - it's been shown that exposure to 105 decibels for one hour can put you at risk of hearing damage. Cherish your hearing; take precautions all year round.
For more information on protecting hearing health, noise-induced hearing loss or for a referral to a certified audiologist or speech-language pathologist, consumers may call ASHA's HELPLINE at 1-800-638-8255 (TALK) or visit www.asha.org
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