Hearing Protection and Conservation

Hearing protection and conservation are areas we are very passionate about at All Ear Doctors. We aim to educate each of our patients on the incredible importance of hearing protection and conservation. It is easy for of us to focus on the hearing we have lost, however, the hearing we have left is equally - if not more - deserving of our consideration and attention. It does not matter if you are three months old or 90 years old, have perfect hearing or severe hearing loss. You are never too old too young to start protecting the hearing you do have.

Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a permanent and irreversible hearing loss that is the result of excess exposure to loud noises. Instantaneous and extremely loud noises (such as a gunshot or airplane takeoff) can cause NIHL, however, it is much more commonly an accumulation of noise exposure over a period of years or decades. Noise induced hearing loss can be the result of a loud work environment - such as a preschool classroom, noisy leisure activities - such as sporting events, and more recently, the increased use of handheld technology.

Today’s modern technology has made our lives easier and more convenient - but it has come at a cost to our hearing health. Noise induced hearing loss has become an increasingly common issue throughout the world - across all age groups. One in five American teenagers suffers some degree of noise induced hearing loss and the World Health Organization estimates that 1.1 billion young people are at risk of developing noise induced hearing loss - due to personal listening devices and noisy leisure activities.

As mentioned above, the style of hearing aid has little to do with the technology and features it provides. In fact, most manufacturers introduce “families” or “series” of hearing aids, where the same name (and features) are shared across the spectrum of styles. There is a vast amount of technologies and features of modern-day technology. We’ve outlined a few of the most universal and sought-after features and technologies here.

Our custom ear plugs are expertly molded to fit perfectly inside your ear and ear canal. These premium devices are created to cater to your daily lifestyle, personal preference, and medical necessity. These comfortable and high-quality plugs can be used to improve sleep and also allow you to participate in the activities you love, while preserving your precious hearing.

It is equally important to protect our hearing as it is to conserve it. Because noise induced hearing loss is cumulative and occurs over a long period of time, we have the unique opportunity to change our habits and conserve our hearing. Here are some activities you and your family can start today to help preserve and conserve your healthy hearing.