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Hearing loss can be inherited
or caused by a few illness.
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The hearing impairment you may
suffer varies in your ability to detect some frequencies, soft
sounds.
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Today, many new
technologies
are available to reduce the inconvenience of hearing impairment.
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There are many
tests that can be used
to find out if you need aid or not.
In general there are several groups that
need ear protection when working or
performing various activities. These
people are:
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Industry Workers/Construction
Workers
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Airline Employees and Passengers
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Military Personnel
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Motorcycle Riders
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Musicians
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Concert Goers
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Club Goers
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Sound Crews
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Hunters
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Race Car Drivers and Spectators
Here are a few tips about ear care
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Have your ears examinated once per year
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Clean your ears gently a couple times
per week to prevent wax and skin buildup
inside the ear canal. Ask your
doctor what technique he or she
recommends to clean your ears.
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Visit your physician or hearing
specialist if you frequently have fluid
in your middle ear. This can cause
damage to the small bones in the middle
ear, pain and a possible rupture of the
eardrum
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If: your ears hurt, ringing sounds, feel
pressure, dizziness, have a infection,
you have pus in your ears, consult a
doctor.
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