NOISE EXPOSURE
MAY LEAD TO
HEARING LOSS

Whether we realize it or not, many occupations and hobbies today may leave us vulnerable to excessive noise exposure. While Americans spend significant time and money each year on preventative healthcare through blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, eye exams and other routine doctor visits, approximately 28 million people suffer from hearing loss.

Noise Can Be a Factor:

Hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors including aging, illness and noise exposure. The type of hearing loss typically caused by noise exposure is known as high frequency hearing loss. With this type of hearing gloss, individuals are often able to hear vowels but have difficulty with softer consonants and high-pitched sounds. Conversation can also become difficult. For example, an individual may mistake �first� for �thirst� or �wish� for �which� in a sentence or they may not be able to hear the microwave, doorbell or children�s voices.

Warning Signs:

Ask yourself if you experience any of these common warning signs of hearing loss repeatedly or in combination:

People seem to mumble frequently...

You hear, but have trouble understanding in conversation
You often ask people to repeat themselves
You find telephone conversation increasingly difficult
Your family or friends complain that you play the TV or radio too loudly
You no longer hear normal household sounds such as a dripping faucet or the doorbell
You have trouble hearing when your back is to the speaker
You have been told you talk too loudly
You experience ringing in your ear
You have difficulty understanding conversation in a large group or crowd

Revolutionary Technology For
All Types of Hearing Loss.

For decades, hearing care professionals have worked to find a technology solution to meet the specific needs of individuals with mild to moderate high frequency hearing loss. Beltone�, a leading manufacturer of hearing instruments has developed revolutionary products designed specifically to address the hearing care needs of these individuals. These state-of-the-art hearing aids provide excellent sound resolution, natural sound quality and automatic feedback cancellation, all in cosmetically appealing products.

Regular Screenings Recommended.

Beltone offers free hearing screenings! If you�re interested in a hearing screening to learn more about the status of your hearing,

Call Beltone at 417-782-2865 or 1-800-545-2865
or stop by the office at 1731-D East 20th St.
Joplin, Missouri.

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