Noise Induced Hearing Loss is caused by noise and listening time above a safe limit* ​​
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With hearing loss, it is important to protect from unsafe noise that may help prevent worsening of hearing
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Hearing aids do not protect from loud noises
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You need to remove hearing aids when the surrounding sound is uncomfortably loud or painful​ (per FDA)
You can take steps to protect from loud noises - environment and audio streaming
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Estimate sound levels (decibels, dB) and Safe Listen Times
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Make decision about when to remove your hearing aids
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Take steps, including wearing hearing protection, to protect your natural hearing
Use of this eTool, as part of your healthy lifestyle, may help lower risk of Noise Induced Hearing Loss
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Can be used with optional ATLAS Resonate App (iOS only)
* NIOSH-98 allowable exposure times for hearing loss protection and hearing conservation
This eTool references information from:
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
NIH: National Institutes for Health
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration​​
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