Overview
Hearing loss can occur:
- in children and affect communication, language, and social skills.
- in occupational settings and result in permanent injury for workers.
- due to loud noise near the ear or repeated exposure to loud noise.
Exposure to loud noise can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by participating in activities that produce harmful sound levels or by repeated exposures to loud sounds.
Some examples of noisy activities include:
- Watching summer fireworks on the 4th of July
- Mowing the lawn
- Using power tools
- Watching a sports game and cheering on your favorite team
- Attending a concert
Recognize early signs of noise-induced hearing loss and take steps to protect your hearing.
