Living with hearing loss
Experience what it means to live with hearing loss.
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Hearing is an amazing sense
Hearing is fascinating. But just how do
we hear?
» How your hearing works
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Protect your hearing
There is a very many different ways to protect your ears.
These methods are basically divided into two different types:
Ear protection that closes off the auditory canal
This includes various types of ear plugs, ear plugs with frames, wadding and ear molds.
Ear protection that covers the ear
This type of protection is not inserted into the ear, but sits on the ear in the same way as headphones do. The many different models provide appropriate protection for any use and situation.
» Capsule ear protection
Action, not reaction
We live in a noisy world, where the sound levels to which we are exposed regularly strains our hearing. Even seamlessly harmless sounds, such as the squeaking and jingling of children’s toys or the sound of a lawnmower, can cause hearing loss.
The Hear the World initiative aims to make the public aware of these risks and show how they can be avoided.
The most common hazards to your hearing – and how to avoid them:
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