Is your hearing getting worse?

Discussion in 'Science & Society' started by S.A.M., Jan 24, 2008.

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Do you have hearing loss?

  1. Yes

    31.8%
  2. No

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  3. Maybe, Don't Know

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  4. Some other opinion

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  1. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    In a 2006 survey commissioned by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), more than half of high school students had symptoms of hearing loss, such as ringing in the ears and trouble following conversations.

    Causes of hearing loss

    Hearing loss has many causes, including genes, birth defects, and side effects from medication, but the cause of about one-third of cases of hearing loss is avoidable: routine exposure to very loud noise. Jackhammers, lawn mowers, and airplanes are obvious sources, but other culprits are hair dryers, portable music players, and other gadgets that have become part of the fabric of everyday life. In ASHA’s survey, 13% of the high school students said they set the volume of their MP3 players very loud, a habit that may lead to permanent hearing loss. Loud noise degrades the sensory cells in the ear, cells that don’t grow back. Similarly, if you loved to blast the rock ’n’ roll decades back, you may now be experiencing the effects of that damage.

    The recent discovery of genes that prevent hair cell regeneration has spurred experiments with gene therapy techniques that regrow hair cells. These techniques may one day be able to reverse hearing loss.

    Of course, it’s best to prevent hearing loss from occurring in the first place. But even if you already have some hearing loss, it’s not too late to prevent further damage. Wear earplugs when using noisy equipment. Moderate the volume on your stereo. And pass along this information to your children and grandchildren to help keep their world sounding crisp and clear.

    Reference: Harvard Healthbeat Newsletter
    January 24, 2008
     
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  3. draqon Banned Banned

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    I lie to myself
     
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  5. Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    I don't but my husband has. Too many years listening to loud music on headphones.
     
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  7. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    That does real damage... he should stop that.
     
  8. hypewaders Save Changes Registered Senior Member

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    At age 42, having been careless about protecting my hearing from loud experiences, I have discovered the tinnitus experience. Meanwhile, I also misplaced some of my hearing, which I still remember is unusually good.

    So I'm lately carrying a constant reminder- a tone in my head reminding me that silence, and keen hearing, is golden. Be careful, ya hear? But even if you haven't been, don't listen to any pronouncements of permanent loss. Sense is perception, and we all are gifted with the unlimited potential to modify both with innate powers crudely described with words like autosuggestion and biofeedback.
     
  9. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    I have "selective" hearing loss. I only listen to what I want to hear and tune out all the rest!

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  10. shorty_37 Go! Canada Go! Registered Senior Member

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    My mom used to say that about my dad.......

    She said he didn't hear anything until the words money and sex were said LOL
     
  11. Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    Its what I keep yelling at him over the music he is listening to. You can be in another room and you know he has them on. Not only cuz you can hear the music, you can hear him catterwalling
     
  12. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    LMAO :roflmao:

    I didn't know the word 'caterwalling' so I looked it up (it's caterwauling apparently btw):

    cat·er·waul
    –verb (used without object)
    1. to utter long wailing cries, as cats in rutting time.
    2. to utter a similar sound; howl or screech.
    3. to quarrel like cats.
    –noun Also, cat·er·waul·ing.
    4. the cry of a cat in rutting time.
    5. any similar sound.

    lol

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  13. shichimenshyo Caught in the machine Registered Senior Member

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    I propose the poll have a fifth option...What?!?!?!


    =p
     
  14. Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    You cal see examples of catterwalling on the American Idol tryouts.

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  15. kmguru Staff Member

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    I have slight high frequency loss due to working in a factory. I am trying to find something that reduces Plaque in the blood vessels reasoning that clean pipes will keep the cells healthy.
     
  16. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    Try wheat grass therapy.
     
  17. sandy Banned Banned

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    I would guess a lot of the loss is from the headsets. When I'm working out in the gym I can hear people's headsets blaring/booming/ hissing up to 10 feet away. Can't possibly be good for their ears.
     
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  19. Avatar smoking revolver Valued Senior Member

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    Maybe. Metal concerts when frequently standing close to a wall of speakers has impacted my hearing, but I don't know how much.
     
  20. francois Schwat? Registered Senior Member

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    Well, if my hearing's not getting better, then it must be getting worse. And I doubt it's getting better.
     
  21. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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  22. Challenger78 Valued Senior Member

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    I've been listening to music for about 7 years now, feel deaf sometimes, Don't really know. Mostly people speak too softly..
     
  23. Challenger78 Valued Senior Member

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    I sure wasn't, Thanks for the link cosmic...
     

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