In this day and age of changing technology, we find that our
patients are very interested in
what is happening in the hearing health arena. We like to keep our patients informed and updated
when new products are introduced. It is also very important to us that they are pleased with
our service and the hearing aids they select.
In order to pass on very interesting and important information, we send out "SoundBytes"
on a monthly basis. We post them on our website as well, so they can be read at any time.
Just click on the link to the right. All our SoundBytes are listed here for your convenience! |
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MP3 Players - A Budding Problem?
Are you concerned about what your MP3 player might be doing
to your hearing? Do your kids or grandkids walk around all day
with ear buds deep in their ears with their music turned way up?
This is a growing concern among many adults today. Apple has sold
more than 40 million IPods since they hit the market in 2001, not
including purchases of iRiver, Sony and other brands of MP3 players.
According to the Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders,
almost 28 million Americans have hearing loss. One-third have damage
because of loud noise.
Since damage to hearing caused by high volume is determined by its duration,
continuous listening to an MP3 player, even at a seemingly reasonable level,
can damage the delicate hair cells in the inner ear that transmit sound
impulses to the brain.
Any sound over 85 decibels (dBs) exceeds what hearing experts consider the
"safe" range. More than that and over time, there's a good chance you'll damage your ears.
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