Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss. In this article we will discuss Occupational hearing loss. This condition occurs when there is damage to the inner ear from constant exposure to noise or vibrations, due to a particular job.
As the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI) states, “Sounds above 90 decibels (dB, a measurement of the loudness or strength of sound vibration) may cause vibration intense enough to damage the inner ear, especially if the sound continues for a long time.”
How to know when a noise is too loud? If you need to yell to be heard in a conversation, then you are at risk of hearing damage. Some of the jobs that put your hearing health at risk, as listed by NCBI include:
· Airline ground maintenance
· Construction
· Farming
· Jobs involving loud music or machinery
If you believe you may suffer from loss of hearing, visit your local hearing center and contact your local audiologist such as Dr. Joseph Duran. This expert will help in the treatment and diagnosis of your condition.
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