Added On December 28, 2009 Listening to loud sounds without ear protection can do serious damage to your ears, as cnn’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports. www.medicinenet.com ‘Tinnitus is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. In many cases it is not a serious problem, but rather a nuisance that eventually resolves. It is not a single disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this disorder. In almost all cases, only the patient can hear the noise. ‘ — en.wikipedia.org ‘the most common cause for tinnitus is noise-induced hearing loss. Tinnitus and hearing loss can be permanent conditions, and therefore precautionary measures are advisable. If a ringing in the ears is audible following lengthy exposure to a source of loud noise, such as a music concert or an industrial workplace, it means that lasting damage may already have occurred. Prolonged exposure to noise levels as low as 70 db can result in damage to hearing (see noise health effects). For musicians and djs, special musicians’ earplugs play a huge role in preventing tinnitus and can lower the volume of the music without distorting the sound and can prevent tinnitus from developing in later years. For anyone operating loud electrical appliances, such as vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and lawn mowers, earplugs are also helpful in reducing noise exposure.’ www.cnn.com checkout tim ferriss #1 ear protection www.fourhourworkweek.com
Anti Napster Lars ulrich has Tinnitus (ringing in the ears GUARD YOUR EARS with earguard)
The cost of war – tinnitus or “ringing in the ears”
Tinnitus and hearing loss top the list of war-related health costs. Since 2000, the number of veterans receiving service-connected disability for tinnitus has increased by at least 18 percent each year. The total number of vets awarded disability compensation for tinnitus as of fiscal year 2006 surpassed 390933. “American Tinnitus Association” www.ata.org www.goodsearch.com
A Veteran describes his experience and life with tinnitus
Jean-Claude Wicks, former US Air Force Staff Sergeant, discusses developing tinnitus and how the incidence of tinnitus is disproportionate in military and veteran populations. He outlines that although tinnitus can certainly be caused in combat – it can also be a hazard of workplace noise. For more information about ATA’s work on behalf of veterans and all who suffer to cure tinnitus, visit www.ata.org.
William Shatner speaks about his tinnitus
Mr. Shatner speaks about his tinnitus and the work that The American Tinnitus Association is doing to reverse the condition for 50 million Americans. Please visit www.ata.org for more information
