Hearing Health House

3930 SW Kelly Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
ph: 503-227-7473
fax: 503-222-3539

Are You Losing Your Hearing?

Do you hear people talking, but have trouble understanding the words?

Has anyone complained that your television is too loud?

Do you think people are mumbling?

Do you often have to ask people to repeat themselves?

Do you want to hear and understand better?

Do you lose parts of conversations in noisy environments?

Has a friend or family member mentioned you should have your hearing checked?

Do you avoid social gatherings because it is difficult to communicate?

If you are in the Portland Oregon area,

call Hearing Health House for an appointment

for a hearing evaluation

503-227-7473

or call a hearing professional in your area

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Earwax

See a professional for a thorough ear examination

One common cause of hearing difficulty is a buildup of earwax. An excess of wax can result in blockage, and the wax may harden and result in a partial hearing loss. Some symptoms of wax blockage are: a plugged ear feeling, ringing in the ears, earaches, and itchy ears. Please have a professional diagnosis the cause of your difficulty.

The earwax blockage must be removed, and removed properly. Never never use sharp instruments, pencils, paperclips, or other items, to remove earwax. A swab will not remove hardened wax buildup. A professional can safely remove the buildup, which must be softened and loosened before removal.

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Listed here are typical noises and their decibel levels, as well as their approximate time before hearing loss.

Decibel Level Sound Time

25 dB whispering no time limit

60 dB normal conversation no time limit

90 dB screaming child 8 hours

Permanent damage of Auditory Nerves

commences at about 90 dB

100 dB jackjammer 2 hours

110 dB motor boat 30 minutes

115 dB live concert 15 minutes

Heavy destruction of Auditory Nerves and

sharp pain are not uncommon

140 dB gun shot danger limit

155 dB jet engine danger limit

At 150-160 dB severe pain, immediate massive destruction of Auditory Nerves and persistent ringing of the ears lasting for days is usually the case. At this level of sound it won't take much and you won't ave to worry about your hearing - you won't have any!

The decibel (dB) is the unit used to express physical intensity or pressure levels of sound.

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A practical and economical method of noise control is provided by the personal hearing protector. Good protectors not only attenuate sound, they are also comfortable, durable, and relatively simple.

The Hocks Noise Braker® is an excellent hearing protector and is comfortable to wear. It's needed advantage is the Acoustic Filter that allows one to hear communication, normal sounds and warnings, while protecting against dangerous sound levels.

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3930 SW Kelly Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
ph: 503-227-7473
fax: 503-222-3539

Hearing Health House

Are You Losing Your Hearing?

Do you hear people talking, but have trouble understanding the words?

Has anyone complained that your television is too loud?

Do you think people are mumbling?

Do you often have to ask people to repeat themselves?

Do you want to hear and understand better?

Do you lose parts of conversations in noisy environments?

Has a friend or family member mentioned you should have your hearing checked?

Do you avoid social gatherings because it is difficult to communicate?