{"id":1337,"date":"2022-12-08T07:58:18","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T07:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=1337"},"modified":"2022-12-08T07:58:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T07:58:19","slug":"steps-to-protect-your-hearing-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/steps-to-protect-your-hearing-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps To Protect Your Hearing at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s important to protect your hearing health no matter where you are. This includes your home. While they may not be easily recognizable, many common at-home activities or things you keep around the house have the potential to harm your ears and cause <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s examine a few of these risks as well as how to protect your hearing at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noise Exposure at Home Can Lead To Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-jeshootscom-1040160-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a couple watching TV with the man holding the remote.\" class=\"wp-image-1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-jeshootscom-1040160-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-jeshootscom-1040160-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-jeshootscom-1040160-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-jeshootscom-1040160-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You probably know that loud noises can damage your hearing. However, you might be surprised that many common at-home activities can reach volumes loud enough to harm your hearing, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Listening to music or TV at too loud a volume<\/strong>. It can be tempting to turn the volume up loud when watching an action movie or listening to music on your headphones when you\u2019re doing chores around the house. However, listening too loud can cause ringing in the ears and lead to permanent hearing loss over time.<\/li><li><strong>Loud hobbies<\/strong>. Things like carpentry and working on cars or motorcycles can reach dangerous levels and damage your ears.<\/li><li><strong>Household appliances. <\/strong>Even spending time making food using a powerful blender may get loud enough to harm your hearing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, noise-induced hearing loss is a growing problem among people of all ages. A study from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) found that \u201cat least 10 million adults (6 percent) in the U.S. under age 70\u2014and perhaps as many as 40 million adults (24 percent)\u2014have features of their hearing test that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/noise-induced-hearing-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suggest hearing loss in one or both ears from exposure to loud noise.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-prevention-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protect your hearing<\/a> by keeping the volume at a reasonable level when watching to TV or listening to music or wearing proper hearing protection devices can go a long way towards keeping your hearing safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Dangers Lurking in Your Medicine Cabinet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just loud noise that you have to worry about. Several common household items can damage your hearing as well. Certain over-the-counter pain relievers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be ototoxic if used in large doses or over a long period of time. This means they can damage your ears, leading to tinnitus, balance issues and hearing loss. Certain prescription medications carry a risk as well. Make sure to talk to your doctor about any drugs you are taking to know your risk and seek medical attention right away if you notice any hearing issues after taking a medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treat Any Hearing Issues Immediately<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice trouble hearing, it\u2019s important to schedule an appointment for a hearing test with an audiologist right away. Untreated hearing loss can make it difficult to do many everyday things, from talking with your grandchildren to meeting up with new friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.ircgov.com\/events\/event\/senior-wellness-program-5\/?instance_id=46404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Wabasso Park<\/a>. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids or other devices can help keep you connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Aaron&#039;s Hearing Aid &amp; Audiology Center<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/what-can-i-expect-during-the-hearing-aid-adjustment-period\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Can I Expect During the Hearing Aid Adjustment Period?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/a-guide-to-modern-hearing-aid-features\/\" class=\"related-post\">A Guide to Modern Hearing Aid Features<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/common-ear-issues-and-how-they-affect-your-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Common Ear Issues and How They Affect Your Hearing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important to protect your hearing health no matter where you are. This includes your home. While they may not be easily recognizable, many common at-home activities or things you keep around the house have the potential to harm your ears and cause hearing loss. Let\u2019s examine a few of these risks as well as&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1340,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"It\u2019s important to take steps to protect your hearing and prevent hearing loss in any environment. 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