Many noises sound alike with one ear but can be easily identified as 2 separate sounds with two ears. Sudden loud noises lose much of their jarring effects when divided by two ears. Listening with two ears helps sort out and understand individual voices, especially in noisy places. Hearing with both ears also provides a better sense of balance and sound quality. 28 Million people in the U.S.A. have a hearing impairment.
Nerve damage is the most common form of hearing loss.
Close to 8 million people between the ages of 18 and 44 and 7 million children suffer from hearing loss. People who can't hear well often lead lives filled with anxiety, insecurity, isolation and depression. Since 1927, May has been designated as Better Hearing Month. My hair dryer is very loud, and I always have a slight ringing in my ears when I use it on the high setting. A person's hearing can be harmed by sudden loud noise and by exposure to loud noise over time.