Prevent Central and Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Taking specific steps to minimize central hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss can reduce the need for a hearing aidin the long term. No matter your age, make sure to avoid sounds that can harm your ears. While typical speech decibels and the sound of a hair dryer are safe to hear, sounds like gunshots, jackhammers, and fireworks can damage your hearing. 

If you are interested in learning more about ear protection and occupational hearing protection , speak with an audiologist at Audiology Associates of Westchester. We offer various audiology services to those in Greenwich, CT as well as Scarsdale, Mt. Kisco , White Plains, Harrison & Rye, NY . We're also proud to introduce the opening of one of our newest offices in Somers, NY on September 13th, 2021.

Call us today to schedule a hearing test or to learn more about hearing loss symptoms.

Did you know? 48 million people in the U.S. have trouble hearing with one (or both) of their ears and approximately 15% have noise-induced hearing loss because of loud work or leisure environments. While hearing loss cannot always be prevented, hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises is completely avoidable.

Loudness is measured decibels (dB), and over time, any sound that is 85 decibels or higher can cause hearing loss — or other hearing problems, such as tinnitus. The louder a sound is, and the longer you listen to it, the more it can damage your hearing. Here are some tips on how you can protect your ears and prevent hearing loss:

• Turn the volume down when you are watching television or listening to the radio.
• When you are surrounded by loud noises, walk away and take a break to reduce your exposure.
• Give your hearing about 18 hours to recover after exposure to lots of loud noise.
• Use hearing protection devices (such as earplugs and earmuffs) when you cannot avoid loud sounds.
• Have your hearing tested as soon as possible if you're worried you might be losing your hearing.