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dangerous to hearing. Musicians need to protect their ears with earplugs. So do people who operate machinery or work with explosives, or near airports.” “Uh, let’s stop and get some earplugs before we go practice. We can’t have the lead singer of Smog Free suffering from hearing loss,” William said sheepishly. “Good plan.” may actually seem too loud. People with hearing loss may find that they start to turn down the volume of the television or radio at times. Sometimes it is easier to hear men talking than it is women. And other people may sound like they are mumbling. These could be signs of hearing damage or loss. A doctor should be consulted when these symptoms occur. Signs of Hearing Damage Believe it or not, there are other signs of hearing loss or damage to your hearing other than simply not being able to hear as well. Some sounds

Ear (and eye) protection is important when working with loud electric power tools.

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