ASHA 2019 Audiology Catalog - 18

Clinical Consumer Education

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"SAY THAT AGAIN?"

"SAY THAT AGAIN?"

EVERYDAY SOUNDS AND HEARING LOSS

WHAT IS NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS?
When sound is too loud (above 70 dBA) for too
long it can cause permanent damage causing
noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

10%

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

Over 37.5 million adults
in the United States
report having some
trouble hearing.

EVERYDAY NOISE: HOW LOUD IS TOO LOUD?

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Tiny sensitive inner
ear hair cells are damaged by
loud sound. This damage is
experienced as hearing loss.

If the sound is very loud (above
100 dBA) damage can occur
very quickly.

Healthy
Hair Cells

Over 37.5 million adults
in the United States
report having some
trouble hearing.

10%

EVERYDAY NOISE: HOW LOUD IS TOO LOUD?

8%
6%

1 in 5 teenagers in the
United States has a
hearing loss.

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20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

Damaged
Hair Cells

37M

Even at lower volumes,
damage can happen (like
listening to loud music through
headphones for too long).

Damaged
Hair Cells

37M

Even at lower volumes,
damage can happen (like
listening to loud music through
headphones for too long).

85-89

HOW DOES NOISE DAMAGE MY EAR?

When sound is too loud (above 70 dBA) for too
long it can cause permanent damage causing
noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

Healthy
Hair Cells

4%
2%

WHAT IS NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS?

Tiny sensitive inner
ear hair cells are damaged by
loud sound. This damage is
experienced as hearing loss.

If the sound is very loud (above
100 dBA) damage can occur
very quickly.

EVERYDAY SOUNDS AND HEARING LOSS

HOW DOES NOISE DAMAGE MY EAR?

1 in 5 teenagers in the
United States has a
hearing loss.

120 dBA LIMIT EXPOSURE TO 5 MINUTES

75-79

80-84

85-89

100 dBA LIMIT EXPOSURE TO 15 MINUTES

70 dBA SAFE LISTENING

120 dBA LIMIT EXPOSURE TO 5 MINUTES
100 dBA LIMIT EXPOSURE TO 15 MINUTES
Whisper

70 dBA SAFE LISTENING

Whisper

Quiet Room

Office Noise

Conversation

Hair Dryer

City Traffic

Lawn Mower

Chainsaw

Rock Concert

Jet Takeoff

CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH!

For people with hearing loss, speech may
sound muffled or distorted which can make
understanding similar sounding words difficult.

Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent! But scientists and
researchers are working on ways to repair NIHL damage.

SUPPORT PUBLIC
HEALTH CAMPAIGNS

ADVOCATE FOR LOWER
VOLUME IN PUBLIC

KNOW THE FACTS
ABOUT NIHL

EDUCATE OTHERS AND
SPREAD THE WORD

Conversation

Hair Dryer

City Traffic

Lawn Mower

Chainsaw

Rock Concert

Jet Takeoff

Firecrackers

CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH!
Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent! But scientists and
researchers are working on ways to repair NIHL damage.

HOW CAN I RAISE AWARENESS?

Q: ARE YOU HERE THURSDAY?
A: YES, I AM VERY THIRSTY!
HOW CAN I RAISE AWARENESS?

Office Noise

For people with hearing loss, speech may
sound muffled or distorted which can make
understanding similar sounding words difficult.

Q: ARE YOU HERE THURSDAY?
A: YES, I AM VERY THIRSTY!

Firecrackers

WHAT DOES HEARING LOSS SOUND LIKE?

Quiet Room

WHAT DOES HEARING LOSS SOUND LIKE?

GENE
THERAPY

SUPPORT PUBLIC
HEALTH CAMPAIGNS

ADVOCATE FOR LOWER
VOLUME IN PUBLIC

KNOW THE FACTS
ABOUT NIHL

EDUCATE OTHERS AND
SPREAD THE WORD

ANTIOXIDANTS
(PROTECTION)

REGENERATION
STUDIES

With thanks to ASHA SIG 8, Audiology
and Public Health.

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GENE
THERAPY

ANTIOXIDANTS
(PROTECTION)

REGENERATION
STUDIES

With thanks to ASHA SIG 8, Audiology
and Public Health.

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Consumer Education-Poster

TINNITUS

EVERYDAY SOUNDS
AND HEARING LOSS

This poster-sized tinnitus infographic is
a must-have for your office or waiting
area. Presenting key facts about tinnitus
in an easy-to-understand and engaging
way, it is a great tool to educate your
clients and reinforce the importance of
safeguarding your hearing.
Size: 18" × 24"

This colorful poster shows how loud noise
can damage your ears, and illustrates
safe and dangerous noise levels. Display
in your office or waiting area to educate
your clients about the importance of
taking care of their hearing.
Size: 18" × 24"

TINNITUS AND EVERYDAY
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Understanding Your Audiogram
Name

Date

Audiologist

Diagram of the Ear/Diagrama del Oído

Frequency (Pitch) in Hertz (Hz)
Low pitch
250

-10

500

1000

2000

4000

Malleus
Martillo
Stapes
Incus Estribo

Semicircular Canals
Canales Semicirculares

Yunque

Vestibular Nerve
Nervio Vestibular
Cochlear Nerve
Nervio Coclear

8th Cranial
Nerve
Nervio
Craneal VIII

Cochlea
Cóclea

p
h g

z v

30
j

mdb
el
u

Category

20
30

ch sh

Normal

100

110

110
120 loud

Middle Ear

Slight
Mild

oa
r

120

Outer Ear

Ear Canal
Canal Auditivo

f th

-10 soft

Inner Ear
Oído Interno

Hearing level in decibels (dB)

Middle Ear
Oído Medio

High pitch
0

Outer Ear
Oído Externo

8000

Moderate
Moderately
severe
Severe

Profound

Notes

Inner Ear
Semicircular Canals

Malleus
Stapes
Incus
Vestibular Nerve
Cochlear Nerve

Ear Canal

Eardrum
Tímpano

10473

8th Cranial
Nerve

Cochlea

Eustachian Tube
Trompa de
Eustaquio

Eardrum

Eustachian Tube

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Consumer Education

BILINGUAL LAMINATED DIAGRAM
OF THE EAR/HEARING AIDS

BILINGUAL AUDIOLOGY
CLIPBOARD

ASHA PATIENT
COUNSELING AUDIOGRAM

A must-have for every audiologist. One
side features a diagram of the ear. The
other side shows a hearing aid and
other devices. It is especially useful when
counseling patients.
Size: 8½" × 11"

This practical clipboard will keep
you organized and help make your
discussions with patients productive.
Holds forms.
Size: 8½" × 12"; clip capacity ¼".

Use this handout to explain test results
to your patients and their families.
This audiogram includes a graphic
of the ear, and a section where you
can briefly describe your findings or
recommendations. Comes in a tear-off
50-page tablet so your patients can take
the results home.

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