" I have a 17-year-old who listens to her iPod for hours at a time. It is so loud that I can hear her songs through the headphones. I am worried that she will damage her hearing. What should I be telling her?"
" You may want to tell your daughter that she is putting herself at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. This occurs when a person is exposed to repetitive loud noises over a period of time. We do know that prolonged noise exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can cause hearing loss. Here are some decibel measures:"
"Listening to a personal stereo system at over 60 percent maximal volume for more than one hour a day can permanently damage hearing. Suggestions to your daughter would include using noise-canceling ear buds, listening at 50 percent maximal volume, and limiting the amount of time she is using headphones."
"Your daughter is young, and while she is putting herself at risk for hearing loss, she may not show signs of hearing loss for years. It is estimated that 30 million adults have hearing loss in the ... read the whole article
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