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Noise and Hearing Loss

Exposure to loud noise can cause hearing loss.
Loud Noise: What Is Too Much?
Certain loud noises can cause hearing damage. What are these noises?
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.
Hearing Protection
When noise threatens your hearing or your child's there are several methods of protecting your hearing.
Veterans and Hearing Loss
Military veterans often have been exposed to extremely loud sounds, causing hearing loss.
Classroom Acoustics
Information and resources on controlling the noise in your child's classroom.
Teenagers and Hearing Loss
Many of today's teenagers are at serious risk for hearing loss. Joint feature with the Parenting Teens guide!
Bombing and Deafness
Exposure to bombing and other war-related loud sounds can cause hearing loss.
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