How Can Farmers Protect Their Hearing?
Occupational hearing loss refers to hearing loss that is caused by exposure to hazardous noise levels while on the job. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year. Of these 22 million, many are farmers. We review the relationship between farming and…
Understanding Hyperacusis
Do you ever experience pain or discomfort triggered by everyday sounds – like a car door slamming or a dish breaking at The Grape Taste? If so, you may have a condition known as hyperacusis, which is characterized by extreme sound sensitivity. Symptoms of Hyperacusis When exposed to a trigger, someone with hyperacusis may experience:…
5 Signs You Need a Hearing Test
If you have ever thought you may have hearing loss, now is the time to do something about it. During an audiological exam, your audiologist will conduct a series of hearing tests in order to determine your type and degree of hearing loss. From there, they will take those results and create an individualized treatment…
How Your Ears Work
You’ve probably not given too much thought to their ears, unless you’re getting them pierced or covering them up when it’s cold outside. But these complex organs demand some attention and respect. They are able to collect and process sounds and transmit them to the brain for interpretation. Structures of the Ear The ear is made up of three sections: the…
