Health Department Offers Teens Hearing Loss Prevention Tips

The DuPage County Health Department has provided some tips on how to make sure those convenient little iPod earbuds aren't damaging your teen's hearing. 

A small amount of hearing loss can lead to "negative effects on speech, language comprehension, communication, classroom learning and social development," according to the DuPage County Health Department. 

Too much exposure to noise can also damage nerve fibers in the ear and the health department warns that kind of damage can't be medically or surgically corrected. 

But there are still ways for your teen to enjoy music without risking their health.

Some steps to take include turning down the volume, avoiding exposure to excessively loud sounds, moving away from the source of loud sounds and using hearing protection when loud sounds can't be easily avoided. 

For more information, visit the DuPage County Health Department.