Young ears

The hearing loss It is a serious condition. Millions of Mexicans run the risk of developing this type of problem. If they are exposed to loud noises can develop from Headaches until deafness permanent, warn the experts.

The hearing is a series of events in which the ear converts sound waves into electrical signals and nerve impulses to send them to the brain , where they are interpreted as sound.

Although all individuals, including children, experience multiple intense sounds in the environment daily, studies indicate that young people are the ones who torment their ears more frequently by using audio systems for several hours.

 

Young ears

The aging Auditory, which should start at age 25, is accelerating among young people. The possibility that there is a future generation of adults with problems of hearing , as some studies foresee, depend to a certain extent on each person; however, the number of cases is increasing, there is no doubt.

The high volume of the hearing aids, explain the specialists, irreversibly damages the cells of the ear that detect the acute frequencies, which are the first to die. In addition, young people usually listen to music for 6 to 7 hours a day using headphones.

Some doctors have identified that the use of this type of devices at an exaggerated volume is a serious risk, because their sound source strikes the auditory cavity internally and directly. The sound levels of these, in general, are at 110 decibels (db), which is equivalent to being 15 meters from the turbine of a Boeing 707 aircraft when taking off. Experts recommend that the noise level should not exceed 90 decibels, except in short periods (30 minutes), which can reach a maximum of 110.

However, they believe that these inseparable devices of adolescents do not cause any problems if they are used properly. "Everything depends on the volume with which they are used," they say. However, sound aggression not only comes from these systems, but is present in cinemas and bars, as well as in workplaces, schools, homes and, above all, on the street, which puts anyone at risk .

 

symptom

The hearing loss Noise induced can occur slowly. The sounds can be distorted or diminished in intensity. The problem is that people do not realize the damage until later; nevertheless, it can be detected effectively by means of hearing tests. The consequences of noise generally do not manifest themselves until two years later with severe decrease in auditory acuity or, in the worst case, with permanent deafness.

Acoustic trauma can be classified according to its damage. When the loss is of the first degree, there is an annoying sharp buzzing (tinnitus) that progressively disappears with rest, but that can reappear and have other consequences if the person continues to be exposed to intense noise.

 

Prevention

If you have any hearing problem, you should go to an otolaryngologist to prevent the condition from progressing, and receive the appropriate treatment.

Among the main prevention measures are:

 

  1. Decrease the exposure time to constant and loud noises.
  2. It is recommended that hearing aids do not completely obstruct the entrance to the ear, to soften the sound discharge.
  3. If you can not listen to others while using headphones, then the volume is too loud.
  4. Avoid the use of hearing aids for a long time.
  5. Do not raise the volume of radios, televisions or video games too much.
  6. Have a medical examination by a specialist (otolaryngologist).

It is important that all people understand the risks of noise and protect your ears in everyday life.


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