noise induced hearing loss | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

0%

0 0 0

What are some treatment options?

cochlear implants or hearing aids

Signs and symptoms of noise induced hearing loss?

muffled sounds, can't hear whispers, increased tv/ music volumes

what dose the eustachian tube do?

Makes sure to balance pressure in the middle ear by draining fluids.

Is there a cure for noise induced hearing loss?

No

True or false: noise induce hearing loss can only developed over an extending eriod of time

False

What is the function of the pinna and ear canal

Pinna= Grabs sound waves and directs them towards the ear canal. Ear canal=Amplifies the sound and directs sound waves towards the eardrum

What are the 3 fundamental structures of the ear?

1. external ear 2. middle ear 3. inner ear

summary of how hearing works

...

where/ when should we protect our ears? name at least 3 examples

concerts, mowing the lawn, NASCAR races, shooting a gun, in a car, wearing headphones

True/ false: Children can loss their hearing quicker than adults.

False

What does the middle ear consist of?

Ossicular Chain( Incus, Malleus, Stapes), Eustachian Tube, Tympanic membrane (eardrum)

What is an audiologist job? What do they do?

An audiologist will administer an auditory test to decide on severity of hearing loss.

sounds above ___ dB is considered harmful

85

What 3 bones make up the ossicular chain?

incus, malleus, stapes

What were the 3 diffrent protective gear talked about today and what function do they all share?

ear plugs, ear muffs, canal caps, and their function= reduce sound