Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
•Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is caused by exposure to harmful, loud noise and it may be temporary or permanent.
•It occurs when structures in the inner ear become damaged due to loud noises. Most of the time, the sounds in our everyday environment — like TV, traffic and ambient conversations — are at a safe level. There are times, however, when sounds become too loud or last for too long. This can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. Unlike other types of hearing loss, NIHL is preventable.
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