Exposure to hazardous, loud noise results in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). People of all ages are susceptible to developing this ailment, and it can be either transitory or persistent. If you want to safeguard your hearing and avoid experiencing noise-related hearing loss, you can do so by taking precautions, such as using earplugs.

Noise-induced hearing loss is characterised by a number of symptoms, including:

• Lack of sensitivity to high-pitched sounds such as the chirping of birds.
• Confused or garbled sounding words.
• Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear).
• Fullness or pressure inside the ear.

Hearing aids are the treatment of choice for noise-induced hearing loss in the vast majority of instances. However, if your hearing loss gets worse over time, hearing aids might not be able to help you as much as they used to, and your healthcare professional might suggest looking into alternative choices instead, such as cochlear implants.