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Noise and Hearing Loss

Exposure to loud noise can cause hearing loss.

Noise and Hearing Loss

Noise can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to prevent noise-related hearing loss, and protect your remaining hearing. Background noise can also make it difficult for a child with hearing loss to learn.

Bombing and Deafness

Exposure to bombing and other war-related loud sounds can cause hearing loss.

Classroom Acoustics

Information and resources on controlling the noise in your child's classroom.

Loud Noise: What Is Too Much?

Certain loud noises can cause hearing damage. What are these noises?

Hearing Protection

When noise threatens your hearing or your child's there are several methods of protecting your hearing.

Teenagers and Hearing Loss

Many of today's teenagers are at serious risk for hearing loss. Joint feature with the Parenting Teens guide!

Veterans and Hearing Loss

Military veterans often have been exposed to extremely loud sounds, causing hearing loss.

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