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… Hearing Protectors On this page: Overview … Overview Being exposed to loud noises can result in hearing loss . As the loudness of a sound increases, the … One way to protect your hearing is to wear hearing protectors, which reduce the loudness of the sound. Hearing …
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… Hearing Loss On this page: Health Tools … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Hearing Devices Giving Support Condition … for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Use hearing protectors. If you know you are going to be around harmful …
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… Hearing Aids On this page: Overview How They Work Styles of Hearing Aids Getting Used to Them Overview Hearing aids make sounds louder. There are many different …
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… Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? 1 Get the Facts 2 …
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… Screening for Hearing Problems On this page: Overview … Society recommends that all newborns be screened for hearing loss. footnote 1 Most provinces and territories in Canada offer newborn hearing tests for all babies born in hospitals. Talk to your …
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… Hearing health for toddlers Last updated August 11, 2013 One of the best ways to protect your toddler's hearing is by breastfeeding. Breastfed toddlers have fewer ear infections, which can affect hearing. Read some more advice to keep your toddler’s …
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… Age-Related Hearing Loss On this page: What is age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is a progressive loss of the …
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… Noise-Induced Hearing Loss On this page: Overview Overview Hearing loss caused by noise can occur in people of any age. … loud it is and how long you're around it. Noise can affect hearing in several ways. On-the-job (occupational) noise is …
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… Healthy baby hearing and vision Last updated August 10, 2013 New parents … baby has 10 fingers and toes. But what about vision and hearing?How can you be sure your baby's senses are … Here are some things to keep in mind. On this page: Vision Hearing Signs of ear infection Vision Babies can distinguish …
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… Medicines That Cause Hearing Loss On this page: Overview … Overview Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as ototoxic medicines. They are a common cause of hearing loss, especially in older adults who have to take …
