Law requires employers to provide hearing protection for employees in noisy work areas. Hunters and target shooters are trained to wear ear protection when firing guns. Teens can enjoy a loud concert without hearing loss by wearing ear plugs. Children should have routine hearing screenings, starting at birth. This is essential in reducing the effect of a hearing loss on speech and language, social and emotional development.
Treatment can often improve that child's hearing significantly.
Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is never too early, or too late, to protect the hearing you have. If you suspect a hearing loss, contact your healthcare provider. He or she may perform a hearing exam, or may refer you to an audiologist for a more comprehensive exam. All rights reserved.