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10/11/2016
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The traffic is intense and noisy in the cities; The music in decibels above the indicated in shows and nightclubs; The ever-loud sound on headphones; Not to mention the natural noises of home, school, or work. This 'overdose of sound' that reaches everyone daily, voluntarily or involuntarily, can have harmful consequences to hearing, hampering our ability to listen. Therefore, on November 10, National Day of Prevention and Fight against Deafness, the alert is important.
Hearing loss comes over time and can come earlier if we do not protect ourselves from the excess of noise in everyday life. And the new generations will be the biggest victims, as experts predict. Many young people have already incorporated the habit of listening to music through headphones that lead the loud sound directly to the auditory canal, which is bad for the hearing. It is doctors and speech therapists themselves who warn: youth should be more aware of the risks of loud sound and protect their hearing under pain of hearing loss before they age or even before middle age.
Speech therapist Isabela Carvalho, a specialist in audiology, however, points out that the consequences of frequent use of headphones are not the same for everyone. They vary according to the period of sound exposure and the genetic predisposition of each one. "We recommend that young people wear earphones to audiometry. It is the examination that informs if there is loss of hearing and how to proceed to avoid the aggravation of the problem ", advises.
What's worse is that most people who already have hearing impairment do not recognize that they are hearing poorly. Lack of information and prejudice mean that the doctor's appointment is postponed, on average, for seven years.
The specialist examines the causes of hearing loss.
Traffic
It has already been found that hearing loss begins to appear earlier among residents of large cities. Traffic can be a villain. As long as there are glitches in the surveillance of buses, cars, motorcycles and trucks, a cheap and smart solution is to wear ear plugs.
Continuous noise exposure
TV, radio, blender, vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, stereos, video games and headphones are part of our daily lives. The noise level at home also has great impact. It is essential to be aware of the limits of decibels (85 dB) recommended, not only in respect of neighbors, but for the benefit of one's own health.
Motorcycle noise
If you want to ride packed by the snoring of your motorcycle for many, many years, it pays to use earplugs. A study by the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, USA, found that a motorcycle makes noise around 95 decibels. Noise above 85 dB can cause changes in the internal structure of the ear and permanent hearing loss over the years.
In school
The commotion in the courtyards and inside the classroom may, from an early age, contribute to hearing damage. On the other hand, a distracted student, dispersed, may have auditory deficit and thus can not pay attention in class. Usually have relationship conflicts and present behavioral disorders such as lack of concentration or excessive withdrawal. You need to investigate soon so this does not further affect your learning.
Rubella child victims
There is evidence that hearing loss is the most common deficiency in children who are congenitally infected with rubella. The search for help should occur quickly. After hearing testing, the type of treatment needed for each child is evaluated.
Consult a physician.
When you are not sure of hearing difficulties, consult your ENT doctor for an accurate diagnosis. From assessments such as audiometry, appropriate treatment is indicated. Often hearing aid returns the joy of listening, makes everyday life easier and improves self-esteem. Currently the devices are tiny, discrete, some are even invisible, because they are inside the auditory canal, maintaining the elegance of who uses them.
Source: Maxpress
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