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Huh? Beg your pardon? What was that again? College students may expect those questions from grandparents, but according to specialists at Auburn’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, hearing problems are forming earlier and many college students are starting to ask the same questions.
“The most common causes of hearing loss are aging and noise exposure, but the most relevant now for college students is noise exposure,” said Dr. Sridhar Krishnamurti, an associate professor in the department of communication disorders.
Krishnamurti said it is considered “cool” to blast music and go to loud rock concerts, but the effects are detrimental.
“The effects are usually temporary. With enough time the ears will go back to normal, but if you are continually exposed to loud music there will be long-term effects,” he said.
According to Sandra Clark-Lewis, associate clinical professor in the department of communication disorders, there are two types of hearing loss: occupational and recreational.
Occupational hearing loss is work-related noise damage to the inner ear, experienced by construction workers or miners. Musicians also suffer from occupational hearing loss.
Recreational hearing loss is hobby-related inner ear damage, from pastimes like hunting, shooting or concert-going.
Krishnamurti said much of the damage caused by both hearing losses can be prevented with earplugs or other ear protection.
“Earplugs reduce the sound that goes to the inner ear, which is where damage can occur,” Krishnamurti said.
He said almost all pharmacies sell earplugs, and they usually cost about $3 for two pair.
To buy earplugs in Auburn, visit Wal-Mart, CVS or Kroger.
The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA) sponsored an international Noise Awareness Day on April 20 in an attempt to educate people on degenerative hearing loss.
“A lot of hearing loss is caused by exposure to loud sound, and an important way of preventing the loss is to educate people about the dangers of exposure,” said Judith T. Blumsack, assistant professor in the department of communication disorders. Blumsack helped with NAFDA’s Noise Awareness Day.
“NAFDA helps to do that, and that’s why (Auburn NAFDA) participated,” she said.
Blumsack said Auburn’s first annual Noise Awareness Day was a success.
“We set up tables and gave out earplugs and information to students about noise exposure,” she said.
Clark-Lewis said the Speech and Hearing Clinic, located in 1199 Haley Center, offers free speech and hearing screenings.
The next screening will be June 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Speech and Hearing Clinic serves the Auburn community, but all services are half price for students.
The clinic also dispenses and repairs hearing aids and sells all the assisted listening devices.
By Kathy Taylor, The Auburn Plainsman
“The most common causes of hearing loss are aging and noise exposure, but the most relevant now for college students is noise exposure,” said Dr. Sridhar Krishnamurti, an associate professor in the department of communication disorders.
Krishnamurti said it is considered “cool” to blast music and go to loud rock concerts, but the effects are detrimental.
“The effects are usually temporary. With enough time the ears will go back to normal, but if you are continually exposed to loud music there will be long-term effects,” he said.
According to Sandra Clark-Lewis, associate clinical professor in the department of communication disorders, there are two types of hearing loss: occupational and recreational.
Occupational hearing loss is work-related noise damage to the inner ear, experienced by construction workers or miners. Musicians also suffer from occupational hearing loss.
Recreational hearing loss is hobby-related inner ear damage, from pastimes like hunting, shooting or concert-going.
Krishnamurti said much of the damage caused by both hearing losses can be prevented with earplugs or other ear protection.
“Earplugs reduce the sound that goes to the inner ear, which is where damage can occur,” Krishnamurti said.
He said almost all pharmacies sell earplugs, and they usually cost about $3 for two pair.
To buy earplugs in Auburn, visit Wal-Mart, CVS or Kroger.
The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA) sponsored an international Noise Awareness Day on April 20 in an attempt to educate people on degenerative hearing loss.
“A lot of hearing loss is caused by exposure to loud sound, and an important way of preventing the loss is to educate people about the dangers of exposure,” said Judith T. Blumsack, assistant professor in the department of communication disorders. Blumsack helped with NAFDA’s Noise Awareness Day.
“NAFDA helps to do that, and that’s why (Auburn NAFDA) participated,” she said.
Blumsack said Auburn’s first annual Noise Awareness Day was a success.
“We set up tables and gave out earplugs and information to students about noise exposure,” she said.
Clark-Lewis said the Speech and Hearing Clinic, located in 1199 Haley Center, offers free speech and hearing screenings.
The next screening will be June 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Speech and Hearing Clinic serves the Auburn community, but all services are half price for students.
The clinic also dispenses and repairs hearing aids and sells all the assisted listening devices.
By Kathy Taylor, The Auburn Plainsman
