Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...
You'll want to pay attention if you live in or run a business in town-cities are tightening noise rules and the penalties can ...
Some common sounds listed by their decibel level: 0 The quietest sound you can hear 30 Whispering 60 Normal conversation 70 Recommended listening level (50 percent volume on Apple iPod with earbuds) ...
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts 5.2 million children and teens NIHL affects roughly 26 million adults Sustained exposure to 85 decibels (dB) or more can lead to NIHL Intermittent exposure to ...
It almost seems like another age, but a common complaint of office workers was that the modern open-plan office was too noisy to get anything done. The constant hubbub of chatter, machinery, and ...
22 million workers are exposed to hazardous occupational noise each year, a figure nearly equivalent to the population of Florida. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise levels can cause life-changing ...