October is National Audiology Awareness Month and Lamar University is urging the public to be aware of the importance of good hearing health. Audiology students from the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences will be in the Setzer Student Center on Monday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to educate students on the importance of good hearing health. In addition to handing out hearing information, students will be able to check the intensity of the volume of their headphones.
The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that approximately 28.8 million Americans could benefit from the use of hearing aids. While age is often cited as a factor, there are growing numbers of younger people reporting hearing difficulties. The four main ways for protecting your hearing are:
E – earplugs
A – avoid loud sounds
R – reduce the level of sounds
S – shorten time in loud environments
Audiologists are equipped to work with the public during the pandemic and are practicing within CDC and local health guidelines.
“Anyone suspecting that his or her hearing has diminished, should see an audiologist and get tested as soon as possible,” Felipe recommended.
For more information about the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, please visit lamar.edu/speechandhearing.