Don't Let Holiday Cheer Damage Your Child's Ears
St Johns Parent|November 2019
Noise from toys can be comparable to noise from power tools, leaving kids vulnerable to hearing loss
Don't Let Holiday Cheer Damage Your Child's Ears

There’s nothing more exciting for a child than getting a new toy or game. But all that buzzing, zapping and pinging could amage a child’s hearing.

Children and teens exposed to loud sounds for long periods of time are at risk for noiseinduced hearing loss.

“The best way to prevent noise-induced hearing loss is to avoid exposure to excessive noise,” said Angela Black, MD, a pediatric ear, nose and throat physician with Nemours Children’s Specialty Care. “Loud noise can cause hearing loss, and the damage can be permanent.”

This story is from the November 2019 edition of St Johns Parent.

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