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On the job hearing loss and tinnitus are work related injuries that are not always obvious. While in some cases there is a clearly defined problem onset (e.g., head injury or acoustic trauma from an exposure to a sudden extremely loud sound) in most cases hearing loss develops over time, from prolonged exposure to hazardous noise levels. Hearing loss can …
This 4th of July most big fireworks shows have been cancelled due to COVID. However, it is very likely that most of us will have some fireworks going off nearby. Beyond any social distancing safety precautions, don’t forget that sound levels from fireworks can reach levels that cause hearing problems and ringing in the ears. Some sound safety tips to …
Congratulations Avalon School for the Arts! Your instructors set the right example for students by using musician-grade hearing protection. ~ Play loud, have fun, hear for life! ~ Professional custom filtered earplugs for musicians will save your hearing for life! Hearing Aids and Tinnitus are preventable!
Preventing hearing loss and tinnitus is one of the best parts of our job! Thank you Lakeshore Home Builders Association for the opportunity to talk about healthy hearing for life! We were especially happy to answer so many great questions. ~ Noise Induced Hearing Loss is 100% preventable. Prevent needing hearing aids! Avoid Noise-induced Tinnitus! If you are not protecting your ears …
Thank you Mr. Holtz and Saugatuck Public Schools for caring about hearing. Drs. Dokianakis and Crossland visited Saugatuck High School, talked about hearing protection with students and looked in their ears to ensure proper earplug fittings. Did you know that, in the general population, 1 in 10 people experiences ringing in their ears? When we asked 7th & 8th grade …
Super soft silicone in this kiddo’s favorite colors. We love it when patients select ‘fun’ colors vs. transparent. He will be so excited!!! We can’t wait to fit them. For those who prefer to be discreet, it is amazing how invisible some of the new clear-silicone hearing aid earmolds are: they disappEAR! (We can now select a tint to match …
This was one of our favorite custom-fitted silicone musician-grade earplugs: Glitter Turquoise looks amazing and the super soft Sensaphonics silicone with Etymotic filters will keep loud music safe AND sounding great! Thanks David Rothstein Music. Enjoy the cool earplugs!
If fireworks are too loud at your location and moving away to a quieter location is not an option, here are a few suggestions. ADULTS: pack some earplugs or earmuffs. In a pinch, rolled up kleenex “earplugs” or fingers in ears work great 🙂 CHILDREN under 3 SHOULD NOT use earplugs! Instead, use small earmuffs or softband muffs for young infants. …