{"id":1308,"date":"2019-06-05T02:15:06","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T06:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drathavale.fm1.dev\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/"},"modified":"2020-07-27T16:28:43","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T20:28:43","slug":"protecting-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drathavale.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Hearing in Cartersville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) \u2013 the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excess noise exposure isn\u2019t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs and injury may all contribute to hearing loss. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your hearing and help prevent hearing impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protecting Your Hearing from Loud Noise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common cause of hearing loss in the U.S. The good news? It is easily preventable. Follow these tips to protect your hearing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n