deaf sign Buzzing Ear Sound Early Deaf Sign

Buzzing Ear Sound Early Deaf Sign



Buzzing Ear Sound Early Deaf Sign (photo: Britishcouncil)
Jakarta - There is a myth that says that the hum of the ears of others is talking about us. But do not think trivial first, because researchers in America say that a buzzing ear is a sign of someone beginning to be deaf.

Got an iPod and can enjoy music every time is fun. But be careful, the researchers predict that in the next 15 to 20 years, young people who often listen to the IPod could be a lost generation of hearing.

Researchers in America report that most adolescents and adults today have the same hearing as a 50-year-old. Once researched, it turns out they always listen to the iPod and MP3 every day.

"Unfortunately this is just the beginning of a sign of a lost generation of hearing." Hearing loss is slow and accumulates - it takes several years for ear damage to actually occur, "Lisa Nathan, an audiologist from Cape Town MediClinic, told Health24 on Tuesday. / 9/2009).

"For example, a 15-year-old teenager who regularly listens to IPod or MP3 with a rather loud level for several hours each day can be heard at the age of 20. Those who frequent nightclubs or bands also have the same risk long term, "said Lisa.

Initially, the cells in the ear may be temporarily damaged, the symptoms of feeling one of the ears closed and accompanied by a buzzing sound in the ear.

The buzzing sound is the first sign of damage to the ear, though only intermittently. But when it happens often, it can turn into permanent damage because the cells of the ear are dead and can not regenerate.

But how loud is noise that can harm the ears and hearing?

Researchers say above 85 decibels, it's already dangerous. "The sound of the conversation is 60 decibels, 115 decibel rock concert, 140 decibel engine sound, and the sound of IPod or MP3 music is 100 decibels.The more you hear on dangerous levels, the risk of damage is higher," said Lisa.

So from now set your IPod or MP3 with a maximum sound level of 80 decibels if you do not want to get deaf fast.