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Fireworks May Cause Hearing Damage

Summer celebrations and fireworks go hand-in-hand. But did you know fireworks can cause hearing damage in just one blast? It’s true—even short exposures to extremely loud sounds can harm your ears permanently. At Stanford Hearing in Sioux Falls, we care…

A man drills into a wall while wearing hearing protection.

Protecting Your Hearing at Work: Understanding Occupational Hearing Loss

Occupational hearing loss is a leading work-related illness in the United States. Exposure to loud noise or harmful chemicals at work can permanently damage your hearing. Fortunately, with proper precautions, occupational hearing loss is preventable. What Causes Occupational Hearing Loss?…