🔹 Introduction:
Living in a city like Hyderabad means constant exposure to horns, traffic, loudspeakers, and construction noise. But did you know that prolonged noise exposure is now one of the leading causes of early hearing loss in both youth and adults?
🔹 The Science Behind Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
When your ears are exposed to 85+ decibels for long periods, it can damage the hair cells in the inner ear — and these don’t regenerate.
Common sources:
Traffic and honking
Headphones at full volume
Factory or construction noise
Loud music at events
🔹 Symptoms to Watch Out For:
Ringing in ears (Tinnitus)
Needing to increase TV volume often
Trouble hearing in crowds
Feeling mentally tired after conversations
🔹 What You Can Do:
Use noise-cancelling headphones
Follow the 60/60 rule for headphone use
Get a routine hearing test every 12 months
Visit an audiologist at the first sign of hearing difficulty
🔍 At Bhavana Hearing Care, we help diagnose noise-related hearing issues early and offer digital hearing aid solutions tailored for city living.
