You might take your hearing for granted, but once it’s damaged, it’s damaged for life. Any deterioration in hearing can have a profound impact on your quality of life, and the resulting difficulty in communication can lead to:

• Fewer educational and job opportunities
• Social withdrawal and reduced access to services
• Emotional problems caused by a lowered self-esteem

For this reason, it’s crucial to protect your ears in any way you can, especially if you spend a lot of time around loud noises.