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2. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: What It Is And How to Treat It - AOL

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   Noise-induced hearing loss affects adults and kids alike. This condition develops when damage occurs to the delicate hair cells in the inner ear due to exposure to loud sounds or noises. Get more ...

3. Noise-induced hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Occupational noise exposure is the main risk factor for work-related hearing loss. One study examined hearing test results obtained between 2000 and 2008 for workers ages 18–65 who had a higher occupational noise exposure than the average worker. [153] Of the sample taken, 18% of the workers had hearing loss.

4. Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss - AOL

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   Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is a change to the inner ear hearing status. SSNHL is a change of 30 dB HL or greater at three adjacent frequencies within 72 hours. For example, if your ...

5. Causes of hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Both constant exposure to loud sounds (85 dB(A) or above) and one-time exposure to extremely loud sounds (120 dB(A) or above) may cause permanent hearing loss. [9] Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) typically manifests as elevated hearing thresholds (i.e. less sensitivity or muting) between 3000 and 6000 Hz, centred at 4000 Hz. As noise damage ...

6. Hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Nearly one in four adults had audiometric results suggesting noise-induced hearing loss. Almost one in four adults who reported excellent or good hearing had a similar pattern (5.5% on both sides and 18% on one side). Among people who reported exposure to loud noise at work, almost one third had such changes. [129]

7. Why do my ears feel clogged? 5 Things you can do right now. - AOL

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   This type of hearing loss is preventable, so if you know you will be exposed to loud noise, wear earplugs or other hearing protection. If you work in a noisy environment, wear appropriate hearing ...