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| Primary Author: |
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| Journal Title: |
International Musician
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| Date Published: |
Apr-05 |
| Language: |
English
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| Category: |
Hearing Loss
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| Key Words: |
hearing loss prevention tips |
| Full Citation: |
To Your Health: Protecting Yourself from Hearing Loss. International Musician 103, no. 4 (April 2005): 11. |
| Full Abstract: |
Tips for preventing permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) are presented, including: (1) have hearing checked by a licensed audiologist at least once a year, (2) avoid hazardous sound environments whenever possible, (3) utilize hearing protection devices whenever possible. A study found that approximately half of musicians tested had hearing loss above an acceptable level. On orchestra stages, a so-called sound shield or baffle can provide some degree of protection from the loudest sections. A sidebar discusses hearing protection devices. |
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