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Hearing Protection<\/h1>\n

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Protect your hearing around damaging noise<\/span><\/h2>\n

Everyone experiences loud noises, and they aren\u2019t always avoidable. In fact, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects nearly 40 million American adults today. Fortunately, there are proven ways to protect your hearing and ultimately reduce your risk of hearing loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

How loud is too loud?<\/span><\/h3>\n

It might surprise you to learn how many everyday things we encounter that can damage your hearing. And it isn\u2019t just the volume of a sound that matters, but also the duration of exposure. The following are examples provided by the CDC to give you an idea of how easy it is for something to damage your hearing permanently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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SoundGear<\/h2>\n

Wherever sound is a problem, SoundGear has a solution.<\/em><\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re in the woods, the shop, at the track or on the factory floor, hearing is key to your success and safety. Yet the competing need to protect your hearing from the damaging sounds of your environment creates a unique noise management challenge.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a job for SoundGear.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Phantom<\/h3>\n

SoundGear Phantom is the world\u2019s first\u2014and still most popular\u2014custom, rechargeable, and Bluetooth\u00ae compatible hearing aid and protection device.<\/p>\n

Offering an unrivaled custom fit, Phantom lets you hear environmental sounds and conversations more clearly while offering protection from both sudden and continuous loud sounds.<\/p>\n

Its comfortable fit, streaming capabilities and 23 hours of battery life mean you can wear it all activity long, without taking it in and out when you answer the phone, have a conversation or take a short break.<\/p>\n

In addition to being a hearing protection device, the SoundGear Phantom is an FDA-listed prescription hearing aid and may be fitted to compensate for hearing loss, consistent with the product\u2019s labeling and applicable law.<\/p>\n

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What is noise-induced hearing loss?<\/h3>\n

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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is hearing loss caused by either exposure to a loud impulse sound like a gunshot or explosion, or prolonged exposure to high levels of noise. It can happen immediately or gradually over time.<\/p>\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 40 million US adults have noise-induced hearing loss, which is preventable.<\/p>\n

Noises below 75 decibels (dB), are unlikely to cause hearing loss. Sounds 85 dB and above can. See decibel levels for common sounds<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 and their associated hearing loss risks.<\/p>\n

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Preventing noise-induced hearing loss<\/h3>\n

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Fortunately, noise-induced hearing loss can be prevented. Preventing noise-induced hearing loss requires you to do three things:<\/p>\n

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  1. Know what sounds are too loud (anything above 85 dB)<\/li>\n
  2. Either avoid loud sounds or limit your exposure or proximity to them<\/li>\n
  3. Wear hearing protection when you can\u2019t avoid or move a safe distance from loud noises<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    10 tips to help protect your hearing<\/h3>\n

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