Austrian researchers have developed a test that can measure a persons sensitivity to obtaining hearing damage, as can be read on hear-it.org. It seems some people are more likely to obtain noise induced hearing loss than others. The Institute of Environmental Health in Vienna developed the test and it works quite simple. Participants are briefly […]
Category Archives: Situational
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Feb
Feb
Working in a school can damage your ears. According to the Belgium paper De Morgen, especially kindergarten teachers visit ear specialists on a regular basis. They often suffer from tinnitus. The biggest cause of this hearing damage would be the high-pitched noises small children in large groups can make. DEC recommends kindergarten teachers to always […]
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Dec
Dec
Almost all sports stadiums are loud by design. This can of course be fun and exciting, but poses a threat to our hearing. According to an article by Healthy Hearing noise levels in sports stadiums have been measured at up to 140 dB, while any noise over 85 dB can be damaging. Crescendo recommends to always wear hearing […]
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Oct
Oct
Did you ever think about the danger drinking coffee could cause to your ears? According to barista David Fasman, grinders and roasters are louder than most of us know. Read the full article here.
05
Nov
Nov
A new interactive infographic demonstrates firework decibel level in comparison to 34 other noises and indicates that the noise from public fireworks displays can be dangerous. Action On Hearing Loss (AOHL) is urging the public to wear ear muffs and ear plugs to public fireworks displays. Read full article at EHStoday.com See infographic at airconco.com
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Jun
Jun
If you are planning to celebrate the 4th of July in the U.S. by shooting off fireworks or perhaps watching a fireworks display on the 14th of July in France, be aware of your hearing! Even though fireworks are thrilling, the sound pressure from fireworks can lead to hearing damage when protection is not used. […]
Hearing Loss, Situational
Hearing Protection for Enjoying Fireworks – Especially for Infants and Children
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Jun
Jun
Beltone of the Tri-Cities reminds families to be safe when enjoying Fourth of July fireworks by packing ear protection for each family member and remaining a safe distance away. As your family gets ready to enjoy fireworks next week on July 4th, Beltone of the Tri-Cities would like to remind everyone that it only takes […]
10
Jun
Jun
[Review] Now available in Japan! Crescendo hearing protection designed specifically for musicians and music lovers Read full review at Digiland (Japanese) Read full review at Digiland (English – Google Translate) New Crescendo hearing protection products available for different situations. For a better night’s sleep, for on an airplane or on the dance floor. Read full […]
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Oct
Oct
It seems that young parents are at least protecting their children from high stadium noise levels. Most spectators and concert attendees are not as lucky as the son of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees at the Super Bowl or Gweneth Paltrow’s daughter at the Live 8 concert. Most of us on our way to […]