Alester Jones

How To Avoid Hearing Loss From New Technologies

Hearing loss can result from too much exposure to sound from any source that is above 80 decibels.Many new advancedtechnological gadgets such as stereo systems, cell phones, and laptop computers can produce sound far above that level. Since these technologies can store more music than other gadgets, chances are that people will resort to this more! However, doctor of hearing services in Brisbane advise users to maintain a limited exposure to avoid pre-mature hearing loss.

The "ear buds" that come with some devices are not made for maximum safety. They must be inserted into the listener's ears, closer to hair cells that are vital to hearing. This can eventually be damaged by overexposure to high decibel sound. These earphones do not block out unwanted sound. As a result, many listeners choose to increase the volume in order to better hear the desired sound.

But it is important that you enjoy these devices under proper supervision as laid down by the ENT and travel doctors in Brisbane.

Below given are the three basic steps:

Lower the volume while listening to music, podcasts, watching movies, etc. with your earphones.

Limit the time spent listening. With the stress of repetitive phone calls throughout the day, its better of you cut down the time spent on listening to music on such devices.

Wear earphones that go around the ear or fit deeper into the ear to better isolate wanted sound and reduce the need to increase the volume.

Author Bio

Jones is a certified psychologist. He advises people on health care, dietitian, nutritionist, podiatrist and travelling care in Brisbane. You can find his thoughts at health services blog. To consult with a travel doctor in Brisbane, please visit this website.