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to 100 decibels or THANK YOU to our VETS army - mp
more. Other types by offering FREE cleaning
of hearing loss are and service to your VA
in our genes, and Hearing Aids. We have a
heredity plays a big staff at Grand Hearing Center who has been
part. Some people serving the South Plains area for 43 years. We
are more prone to are willing to work with you to achieve the best
the adverse effects possible solution. Gayle (Wampler) Willson, BC-
of loud sounds than HIS, (Board Certified in the Hearing Instrument
others. Another Sciences), Blair Willson and Polly Wampler, are
factor is the length all licensed. We are proud of the “Wampler
of time a person is Legacy” and want to say…
exposed. Military
personnel are often
exposed to all the Thank you, PFC Boyce Bryan, for your service and
factors: loud, sudden for trusting us with your Hearing Health Needs.
noises and constant
sounds over 85 And to all our VETERANS
dB. These include
mechanics, pilots, infantrymen, those exposed to Thank you for your service, so we can
chemicals, and those around sirens. experience the freedoms we have today in this
country! Our offices salute you!
In addition, some medications can be ototoxic
(causing hearing nerve damage) and can
be avoided or substituted. More than 200
medications can be the cause. Research has
shown that some over-the- counter pain
relievers can cause hearing loss in women,
and chemotherapy affects both genders.
When a course of medication is necessary for
one’s health, it is advisable to have a hearing
screening before and after to note any changes.
A lifestyle of smoking also can be damaging to
one’s hearing nerves.

You can take precautions NOW to protect your
hearing and salvage the hearing you have
today. Be aware of the noises you are exposed
to. The most important thing to realize is
that hearing loss is PREVENTABLE. Always
be aware of your surroundings and the level
of noise in them. Wearing protectors, like
muffs or earplugs, is an effective method of
protection. Custom-made earplugs are best,
because they can seal out loud noise. Move
away from the source of noises and LOWER
the volume.

Hearing devices alone are not the complete
answer. It takes time with your hearing
health professional to get them adjusted and
functioning ideally for your lifestyle. We say

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