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PROTECT YOUR HEARING OVER CARNIVAL

2/20/2019

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The Speech-Language-Audiology Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SLAATT) wishes to advise the public to use hearing protection during the carnival period.  Music sound levels are such that exposure will typically cause a gradual hearing loss and or tinnitus (ringing in the ears), as a result of damage to the delicate nerve endings in the inner ear.  Additionally, music sound levels today are higher than in previous years due to advances in stereo equipment.  There is no medical cure to repair these damaged nerve endings which can lead to permanent ringing and or hearing loss.
 
Disposable ear plugs are available at many local pharmacies.  Please read the instructions for insertion carefully.  For proper insertion pull up and back on the ear before inserting the plug into the ear canal.  Cotton, toilet paper etc. are not suitable forms of hearing protection as these items are not dense enough to decrease sound to a safe level.
Enjoy your carnival safely.
 
Natasa Bratt Au.D CCC-A
Doctor of Audiology
36 Ranjit Kumar St.
St. James, Trinidad, W.I.
5 Comments
Lawrence
5/4/2020 08:34:00 am

Good advice.Alot of people are not aware if the dangers in noise exposure.

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Matt Dearing link
3/1/2021 10:17:50 pm

Thank you for the post. www.soundsleepmedical.com also provides treatment for snoring, sleep apnea, & other sleep disordered breathing using CPAP alternatives..

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Fireproofing Huntsville link
10/7/2022 07:56:37 pm

Thanks, great blog

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Sharon
4/13/2023 05:48:39 pm

What is the best earplugs to use .

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AUSSIE EAR PLUGS link
7/22/2023 04:48:33 am

Carnivals are always a blast, but they can also get incredibly loud. Thanks to the ear protection tips from Slaatt's blog, I was able to enjoy the festivities without worrying about damaging my hearing. Don't forget to bring your earplugs and have a safe and enjoyable time!

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