COMMON CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Many things can cause hearing loss, most of which we still cannot do much about - in spite of the advancements in medical technology. However, there are advantages to KNOWING more about the potential causes of hearing loss, especially as they can help with early detection/diagnosis and possibly minimising the nature of hearing loss eventually recorded. As with most other bodily malfunctions or disorders, early investigation or detection can be useful in tackling a hearing loss problem. This is why hearing specialists often recommend periodic hearing assessments especially for people who are exposed to environments that predispose them to developing this problem. This article describes some potential causes of hearing loss. 1. Noise Induced Hearing Loss: This can happen due to exposure to a Noisy Work environment - for instance, not using hearing protection in a packaging/bottling hall or manufacturing plant with loud machines operating. Sound levels above 85 decibels qualify to b...