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Would you agree that it’s a Noisy Planet? You hear loud noises at school, home, concerts, sporting events, and just about anywhere else.

Some people may think a farm is a quiet place, but if you live or work on one, you know that isn’t always the case.

Many enjoyable sounds that we hear every day are at safe levels that won’t damage our hearing. However, sounds can be harmful when they are too loud—even for a short time—or when they are long-lasting, even if they are not quite as loud.

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Todos los días, estamos expuestos a sonidos en nuestro ambiente, como los que vienen del televisor y la radio, los aparatos electrodomésticos y el tráfico.

Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. You might hear it in either one or both ears.

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October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. Find out if noise at your workplace is affecting your hearing and learn how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. Monitor noise levels and protect your hearing.