Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is caused by noise and listening time above a safe limit*
This also applies to those wearing Hearing Aids​​
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Each person has a budget* of allowable sound exposures to avoid NIHL or worsen hearing loss.
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Use of this eTool, as part of your healthy lifestyle, may help you avoid Noise Induced Hearing Loss - by guiding you to take steps to protect your hearing in loud noise environments
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Estimate sound levels (decibels, dB) and Safe Listen Times* with the App
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If you wear hearing aids, know when to remove your hearing aids because they do not protect from harmful noise*
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Take steps, including wearing hearing protection such as earplugs, for your safety in places with loud sounds and protect your natural hearing
NOTE: Only hearing protectors with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) can protect from unsafe sounds. Hearing aids do not have NRR and are not hearing protectors.
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* NIOSH-98 allowable exposure times for hearing loss protection and FDA OTC Hearing Aid Rule​​​
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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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