Save Your Miami Ears from Future Hearing Problems

New EU PMP ruling… Could an American Version be On Its Way?

Thanks to a new European Union ruling, any Personal Music Player (PMP) sold in Europe will need to have a lower default volume level to avoid ear damage.  These “safe exposure” levels will be on all new MP3 players, including Apple’s iPod, although users will be able to override the settings if they choose.


The ruling also calls for more conspicuous information on the dangers of hearing loss caused by loud earphones to be included on PMP packaging.  According to research from the EU, listening to high-level music for one hour per day for five years could lead to permanent hearing loss, and thanks to the popularity of the iPod this decade, things could get really bad for the ears of people worldwide. One must wonder if the US will be the next major country to introduce such a measure.

Make sure to save your ears from loud noises in Miami. Get your ears checked early to prevent any further future damages made to your inner lobes. Visit Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers in Miami to schedule your appointment. Call their offices directly at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com

Self-Hearing Test from American Sound-Hearing Association


The following questions will help you determine if you have a hearing loss and need to have your hearing evaluated:

    * Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?

    * Do you hear better on one ear than the other when you are on the telephone?

    * Do you have trouble following the conversation with two or more people are     talking at the same time?

    * Do people complain that you turn the TV volume up too high?

    * Do you have to strain to understand conversation?

    * Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background?

    * Do you have trouble hearing in restaurants?

    * Do you have dizziness, pain, or ringing in your ears?

    * Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves?

    * Do family members or co-workers remark about your missing what has been said?

    * Do many people you talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly)?

    * Do you misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately?

    * Do you have trouble understanding the speech of women and children?

    * Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say?


 
If you have answered yes to more than two of these questions, you should have your hearing tested by an audiologist at New Generation Hearing Center of Miami. Contact Dr. Joseph K Duran at the New Generation Hearing Centers directly at 305-551-7222 or visit them online at http://www.miamihearingaids.com for more information.