Young adults often have the misunderstanding that they will never have hearing loss. A common mistake is that the problem only occurs in the elderly and the elderly. Unfortunately, hearing loss is much more common among young adults than many believe.
According to the National Institute for Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 14% of Americans between 20 and 69 have some degree of hearing loss. Approximately three in 1,000 newborns have mild to severe hearing loss, but it is more common for early hearing loss to develop over the years due to other causes. This is often confusing and makes people wonder, "Why am I losing my hearing so young?" The environment often plays an important role in deafness or early hearing loss.
Hearing loss caused by noise
Noise-related hearing loss is the leading cause of hearing loss in young adults. A person with this disease has difficulty hearing the high pitches properly. People with noise-induced hearing loss can normally hear voices normally, but have difficulty articulating what the other person has just said. The problem is more common in noisy rooms with a lot of competing background noise.
Because hearing loss caused by noise is often progressive, young adults with this problem may not notice it for several years. Whistling ears , medically called tinnitus. Tinnitus is a common symptom associated with hearing loss caused by repeated exposure to loud noise.
When examining what can lead to hearing loss in young adults, people are often surprised to find that the position of the ear canal and inner ear contribute to hearing problems with high-frequency noise. The inner ear, also known as the cochlea, contains hair cells and nerve endings that respond to certain steps. Repeated exposure to loud noises eventually damages hair cells and nerve endings. Finally, repeated exposure makes it difficult to understand speech in noisy environments. Some of the main causes of noise-related hearing loss are:
- heavy traffic
- Listen to music at full volume with headphones
- Noisy restaurants and bars
- Rock concerts
- Sporting events
This problem is so important that 17% of young people between the ages of 12 and 19 have some degree of noise-induced hearing loss. Often they do not realize that the problem is permanent and do not seek help as quickly as they should. Ear or head injuries or certain diseases can also cause temporary or permanent hearing damage in young people.
How young adults can protect their hearing
The first step for young people to protect their hearing is to get rid of the idea that hearing loss cannot happen to them. Once they accept early hearing loss as a possibility, they are more likely to take action to prevent it. These suggestions should help:
- Before buying, pay attention to low noise levels in devices or devices.
- Ask the manager of restaurants, cinemas, and other places frequented by young people to lower the volume if it is too high.
- Avoid loud noises as much as possible. The atmosphere is too loud every time a person has to shout so that others can hear about the noise.
- Wear hearing protection such as earplugs or noise canceling headphones when a noisy environment cannot be avoided. Everyone can reduce the intensity of the incoming sound by up to 30 decibels.
- Clean your ears regularly to remove wax that can build up and affect hearing. Do not use a cotton swab when cleaning the ears. You can push the wax deeper into the ear canal instead of pulling it out. The best way to clean the ears is to use a flushing kit that softens the ear wax and allows easy removal with a damp cloth. These kits are generally available from drug stores or pharmacies. Anyone who continues to struggle with ear wax after use should consult a doctor.
- Stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoking as much as possible, as inhaling tobacco can damage hair cells and nerve endings and lead to hearing loss.
- Young people should not hesitate to schedule a hearing test with an audiologist if they have had a family history of being deaf, often exposed to loud noises, hearing ringing in the ears, or have hearing problems. Listen to the right words in conversations.
- Make sure that over-the-counter and prescription medications don't mention hearing loss as a possible side effect.
How does IQbuds² MAX help with early hearing loss?
IQbuds² MAX, with can block the user background noise during a call to create a better social experience achieve . Headphones achieve this feat through a combination of ANC ( Active Noise Cancellation ), Focused Hearing Control ( Focus ) and SINC technology (Voice-in-Noise Control).
Young adults often increase the volume of their headphones to attenuate ambient noise without knowing that they will further damage their hearing. With ANC technology enabled, you can stream music at much lower volume while listening perfectly.
Young adults can even test their own hearing with Ear ID, the IQbuds app or on the Nuheara website with our free hearing test . The ear identification takes only 10 minutes and is extremely discreet. After receiving the results, the headphones are automatically calibrated based on the user's personalized hearing profile. This means that the headphones amplify and improve the sound according to the user's individual listening needs.
If hearing improves or diminishes over time, users can repeat the hearing test to reset the profile. Nuheara was the first company of its kind to offer its customers the opportunity to integrate this self-assessment. This and the subsequent automatic calibration technology in a wireless headphone is truly a world first.
The IQbuds² MAX is even synchronized with Siri and other voice-activated digital personal assistants. Like the biggest users of communication technologies, young adults shouldn't miss anything when traveling. The headphones fit exactly into the ear canal, but are larger than standard headphones. Others may not know that they need innovative hearing technology to keep up with the conversation.
This is great news for young adults who want to keep their medical problems to themselves. This is also good news for the hearing aid industry and future generations. Ultimately, increased awareness of hearing problems at a younger age will lead to better results for everyone involved.
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Nuheara Limited released this content on July 21, 2020 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distribution by the public, unprocessed and unchanged on July 21, 2020, 5:50:19 p.m. UTC
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