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DOES CONSTANT USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND HEADPHONES WORSEN YOUR HEARING?

If you feel that you are struggling to hear, the best step is to speak to an audiologist immediately. A professional can determine the underlying cause of your hearing problem and suggest high-quality hearing aids from reputed brands like Starkey, Widex, Oticon or Siemens hearing aids. For more info visit at, www.hassa.com.au

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DOES CONSTANT USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND HEADPHONES WORSEN YOUR HEARING?

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  1. DOES CONSTANT USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND HEADPHONES WORSEN YOUR HEARING?

  2. Admit this or not, but the sound everyone hears through technology is louder than ever. In fact, the louder the sound, the better the experience. But everything great comes with a side effect.

  3. As modern technology continues to evolve, more people are complaining of hearing issues than ever before.

  4. However, it is also surprising that a lot of people use headphones at a full volume, enjoy blasting video games, face noise pollution and traffic, attend excessively loud concerts on a daily basis and aren’t struggling to hear.

  5. So, is the advancing technology really to blame for the increase in noise-induced hearing issues?

  6. Let’s understand what makes hearing worse and take a closer look between noise and hearing loss. Multiple studies have shown a link between loud noises and hearing loss. But these days, noise related hearing issues are self-induced and show their effects gradually that people fail to notice.

  7. In fact, premature hearing loss in people aged 30 to 50 is often not detected before it’s too late. As technology becomes a more integral part of our lives, the gradual reduction in hearing is only going to become more apparent over time.

  8. People obviously want to know what all this fuss is about and just how far they can push the limits. The truth is headphones are more common than ever and can cause a lot of damage to the ears, which sometimes leads to noise-induced, sensorineural hearing loss over time.

  9. Therefore, it wouldn’t be wrong if we consider earbuds and over-the-ear headphones a primary culprit to hearing loss condition. Over the years, this technology has been improved to be louder and to offer users with the best experience by delivering music directly into our ears and reducing or cancelling background noise.

  10. As per the research, as much as 65% of people use music devices above 85 decibels regularly, resulting in permanent hearing damage. Watching music, TV shows and even YouTube videos through headphones can be equally damaging if done for extended periods.

  11. Online videos on social media also cause harm to the ears as they don’t have built-in standards for volume.

  12. This is modern day hearing loss which is impacting most of the people around. It’s worth taking a step back to think about if the environment or the technology you are using is a threat to your hearing.

  13. HEARING LOSS IN YOUNG PEOPLE With over 90% of young people using headphones daily, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to see young people suffering from hearing loss from hearing loud noises earlier than their previous generations.

  14. Though both genders are experiencing hearing problems, young men are more likely to be affected, with 32% of those aged between 20 and 39 having some degree of noise-induced hearing loss.

  15. HEARING LOSS FROM NOISE AND MUSIC Noise and music have affected people’s hearing for generations. From standing too close to the speaker at rock concerts to listening loud music from your smartphone playlist, many of us are habitual of listening to music at a loud volume for long hours throughout the day.

  16. That’s why noise-induced hearing loss is so common nowadays. This type of hearing loss is gradual and can be difficult to spot before you require a serious treatment like hearing aids.

  17. So, HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? When you are unnecessarily turning up the volume on your smartphone while your headphones are plugged in, does your device ever warn you to not exceed to a certain level? It does, right? But many of us simply ignore it.

  18. Listen to your phone. There’s a reason why it’s called a smartphone, it knows what it’s talking about. Most devices are capable of reaching a maximum of 120 decibels, which is well beyond 85 decibels; the level of sound that starts to cause minor damage. What can you do to protect your hearing from the technology?

  19. HEARING PROTECTION: IMPORTANCE It is natural for your hearing ability to decrease with age, but the decrease in hearing due to technology is far less natural and affects people more quickly. Therefore, it’s important to protect your hearing at all times.

  20. To reduce your risk of hearing loss caused by headphones, start adhering to 60-60 rule that most audiologists recommend. The rule states that you should only listen to music through your headphone at a maximum of 60% volume, for no longer than 60 minutes per day.

  21. If you feel that you are struggling to hear, the best step is to speak to an audiologist immediately. A professional can determine the underlying cause of your hearing problem and suggest high-quality hearing aids from reputed brands like Starkey, Widex, Oticon or Siemens hearing aids.

  22. Thank You! Hearing Aid Specialists SA Address: 6 Grenfell Street Kent Town , S.A. , 5067 Phone: 08 8362 6099 Fax: 08 8363 3444 Email ID: reception@hassa.com.au Website URL: http://www.hassa.com.au/

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