While there are more dangerous sounds than others, dog barking is on the less severe side, but still rather dangerous. Depending on the severity of the dog barking, it may or may not be harmful to your hearing. We understand that it is difficult to be completely away from dogs, especially if you own one. But if you're in an area where there are a lot of dogs barking, try to move to a different location. And if you have a dog that likes to bark, try to train it to stop or keep it outdoors where it won't disturb your neighbors. Don’t be afraid to remove yourself from the noise if it is a family friend’s dog or a neighbors. Protecting your hearing is most important, and you would hate to suffer from long-term hearing loss when you can take precautions to prevent it.

What many people tend to forget when using headphones, is how dangerous they can be if used incorrectly. If you're using headphones this summer to listen to music, make sure the volume is set at a safe level. You should be able to hear the person next to you without having to strain your ears. And if you can't hear the person next to you, it's too loud. Listening to music through earbuds is one of the most harmful ways that causes hearing loss. Most people do not realize how high the volume is, and once your ear cells are damaged that can never be reversed. If you have additional questions about safe music levels, contact our team today!

We understand that for some it is impossible to completely avoid a lawnmower. Although there are certain precautions to take if you must absolutely use one this summer. If you're going to be operating a lawn mower, make sure you keep the engine noise to a minimum. Lawnmowers can be very loud, and the noise can damage your hearing if you're not careful. So when you're using a lawnmower, be sure to wear the best earplugs or noise-canceling headphones. And if you can, try to mow during the daytime when there's less traffic and fewer people around. If you can avoid lawn mowing at all costs, do so for your own ear health.