#041 Hearing Safety

What is noise-induced hearing loss?

• Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by eating spicy food

• Noise-induced hearing loss is a result of excessive sleep

• Noise-induced hearing loss is a genetic condition

• Noise-induced hearing loss is a type of hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noises over time, damaging the hair cells in the inner ear.

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Name one type of ear protection device.

• Earplugs

• Eye mask

• Nose plugs

• Earbuds

At what decibel level can hearing damage occur?

• 100 decibels

• 90 decibels

• 85 decibels

• 75 decibels

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What are some signs of hearing damage?

• Blurred vision, Dizziness, Loss of appetite

• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus), muffled sounds, difficulty understanding speech, increased volume on electronic devices

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List one preventative measure for protecting your hearing.

• Using a hairdryer near your ears

• Watching TV at high volume

• Wearing ear protection

• Eating spicy food

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Why is it important to have regular hearing checks?

• To detect any potential hearing loss early on and allow for timely intervention and treatment.

• To improve eyesight

• To learn a new language

• To increase body temperature

How can prolonged exposure to loud noises impact your hearing?

• Prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to enhanced hearing sensitivity

• Prolonged exposure to loud noises has no impact on hearing

• Prolonged exposure to loud noises can damage the hair cells in the inner ear, leading to hearing loss and tinnitus.

• Prolonged exposure to loud noises can improve hearing abilities

What are some common sources of harmful noise levels?

• Loud music, construction sites, traffic noise, industrial machinery, household appliances

• Loud animals, quiet libraries, silent meditation retreats

How can ear protection devices help prevent hearing loss?

• By causing vibrations that strengthen the ear structures

• By reducing the intensity of loud noises that can damage the delicate structures in the ear.

• By blocking all sounds from entering the ear

• By amplifying sounds to protect the ears

What are some ways to reduce noise exposure in everyday life?

• Standing close to construction sites

• Listening to loud music

• Wearing sunglasses

• Using earplugs, noise-canceling headphones, keeping volume low, choosing quieter appliances, maintaining distance from loud noises, soundproofing living spaces

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