{"id":1856,"date":"2021-01-22T18:12:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T00:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tohear.com\/?p=1437"},"modified":"2021-01-22T18:12:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T00:12:29","slug":"hearing-resolutions-to-stick-to-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tohear.com\/hearing-resolutions-to-stick-to-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Resolutions to Stick to in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are now a few weeks into 2021, and that means, as usual, most resolutions made with the best of intensions have now been abandoned. Since treating your hearing loss can improve your physical and mental health, experts agree that if you only stick to one resolution, make it improving your hearing health.<\/p>\n<p>Below are two resolutions you can make that will help protect your ears.<\/p>\n<h2>Have Your Hearing Tested<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"2021 Hearing Resolutions\" src=\"https:\/\/tohear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pexels-olya-kobruseva-5417637-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"2021 resolutions list\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1439\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While more than 48 million Americans experience hearing loss, only about 20% seek treatment. In order for your audiologist to put together a <a href=\"https:\/\/tohear.com\">comprehensive treatment plan<\/a>, they will need to conduct a <a href=\"https:\/\/tohear.com\">series of tests<\/a> to determine your type and degree of hearing loss.<\/p>\n<p>Following a review of your medical history and a physical exam of your ears, your audiologist will conduct one or more of the following tests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pure tone testing<\/li>\n<li>Bone conduction testing<\/li>\n<li>Speech testing<\/li>\n<li>Tympanometry<\/li>\n<li>Acoustic reflex testing<\/li>\n<li>Auditory brainstem response<\/li>\n<li>Otoacoustic emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/hearing-screening\/#:~:text=Older%20Children%20and%20Adults&amp;text=Your%20child%20should%20get%20a,happen%20as%20you%20get%20older.\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Speech-Language-Hearing Association<\/a>, individuals between 10 and 50 years old should have their hearing tested every 10 years. Those over the age of 50 should undergo a hearing test every three years.<\/p>\n<h2>Wear Hearing Protection<\/h2>\n<p>The world is full of sounds, which are measured in decibels (dB). Anything over 85 dB can cause lasting damage to the delicate hair cells within your inner ear, leading to permanent hearing loss.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a list of common sources of noise and decibel levels, put together by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/hearing_loss\/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html#:~:text=Sound%20is%20measured%20in%20decibels,immediate%20harm%20to%20your%20ears.\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Normal conversation \u2013 60 dB<\/li>\n<li>Texas traffic \u2013 80-85 dB<\/li>\n<li>Motorcycle \u2013 95 dB<\/li>\n<li>Sporting event \u2013 100 dB<\/li>\n<li>A show at the <a href=\"https:\/\/wildcattersaloon.com\/\">Waldcatter Saloon<\/a> or other music venue \u2013 110 dB<\/li>\n<li>Sirens \u2013 120 dB<\/li>\n<li>Firecrackers \u2013 140 dB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You have two options when it comes to protecting your ears from dangerously loud sounds: you can either avoid the source of the noise or wear hearing protection.<\/p>\n<p>Disposable earplugs are sold at any local pharmacy and provide hearing protection in a pinch. If you are regularly attending loud events, it is beneficial to invest in a pair of custom-made earplugs. These are made from a mold of your ear and provide a superior fit and better protection.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about protecting your hearing in 2021 or to schedule an appointment for a hearing test, contact Today\u2019s Hearing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are now a few weeks into 2021, and that means, as usual, most resolutions made with the best of intensions have now been abandoned. Since treating your hearing loss can improve your physical and mental health, experts agree that if you only stick to one resolution, make it improving your hearing health. 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