Everyone's using headphones and blasting sounds at full-volume now; noise-cancelling ear-phones are as common and cheaper than ever; live shows and events with crowds are a must for most adults, and children are being left to their devices - listening to music and game-sounds without knowing what's too loud for their ears.

So how can we protect our hearing, and prevent hearing loss? When should we see a specialist or get tested?

What are we doing that's causing damage? and how can we judge what our hearing levels are like? 

With Tim Beveridge to talk about it: ENT Surgeon and Hearing Specialist, Dr Michel Neef

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Everyone's using headphones and blasting sounds at full-volume now; noise-cancelling ear-phones are as common and cheaper than ever; live shows and events with crowds are a must for most adults, and children are being left to their devices - listening to music and game-sounds without knowing what's too loud for their ears.
So how can we protect our hearing, and prevent hearing loss? When should we see a specialist or get tested?
What are we doing that's causing damage? and how can we judge what our hearing levels are like?&nbsp;
With Tim Beveridge to talk about it: ENT Surgeon and Hearing Specialist, Dr Michel Neef
LISTEN ABOVE

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Dr Michel Neeff: Hearing loss is totally preventable with better awareness

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