 Have your hearing tested by an audiologist. . .
Limit periods of
exposure to noise; for example, if you are at a rock concert, walk out for a while -- give
your ears a break. Be aware of the noise in your environment and take control of it when
you can. Your county may have a local noise ordinance. Find out what you can do in your
community to advocate for quiet. For example, some high schools have set a decibel limit
for the music played at school dances to protect the students' hearing. An audiologist can
measure sound levels at a specific location and make recommendations for keeping sound
levels safe.
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What
Resources Are Available To Me If I Think I Have A Hearing Problem?
For an evaluation of
hearing abilities, an audiologist should be contacted. When hearing loss is the result of
current disease, or if a medical problem is suspected, a physician should be seen. The
audiologist you select should be licensed by the state of NJ and hold a Certificate of
Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
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