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Last Answer on March 21, 2020

Has there ever been a documented case of someone who can hear high pitched electronic noises, ie dog whistles, tuning forks, electronic interference, over human voices? Both in person, and over a headset? NOT CAPD. Respond asap plz.

Asked by Robert Shields about 8 years ago

I am sorry, but I do not know.

Is there such a thing as having better than average hearing? How can this be determined? Are there any devices that can cancel out annoying sounds in a classroom, but allow good sounds to go through (teacher talking).

Amelia
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Asked by Amelia about 8 years ago

No, you cannot. One of my pet peeves in the industry is when a doctor tells the patient that s/he has "better than normal hearing" or "perfect hearing". We are not born with "100% of our hearing", then declines. We are generally all born within a normal limit, which declines over time. On the audiogram (hearing test), one can have test scores below 0 dB, which is great, but not "perfect" or "above average".One of the best ways to assist in hearing a teacher in the classroom is by utilizing ALDs (assistive listening devices). Many of these devices, which include FM systems or remote microphones, allow the speaker's signal to transmit more prominently to the person with a hearing impairment.

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I am a performing musician with tinnitus. I hvaesome hearing loss but was told I do not need hearing aids, HOw can I record and perform without hurting my hearing! Wearing ear plugs means I can only hear myself singing in my ears this drives me nuts!

Asked by Feef almost 9 years ago

One could purchase in-ear monitors. They can be balanced to allow for better sound recognition without the impact of loud sound. As for tinnitus and hearing loss...if you have hearing loss, no matter how big or small, my belief is that hearing aids work. It will reduce the growing disconnect between the ear and the brain, allowing for more sound presentation and less chance of growing tinnitus.

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I am a pilot who flies piston aircraft. I have tinnitus and was wondering if wearing earplugs and using noise cancelling head sets is enough protection to not make the condition worse. decibels in the cockpit are around 105dbs. Or should I stop fly

Asked by Tarik AlNaqeeb over 7 years ago

Wearing earplugs and headsets together is a great plan. As we age, however, tinnitus can increase as our hearing declines with age. But again, please do what you stated.

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Hi, this may be a silly question. So I was testing my high frequency hearing online. After doing the test I noticed a warning to keep your volume at a normal level to avoid damage to your ears or speakers and then got worried because I did turn up my volume towards the end. Could listening to those highest frequencies (18-20) on high volume on my phone cause any damage? Even if I couldn't hear them? Nothing hurt while listening afterwards. Just got worried after seeing the warning sign after I did the test about 3 times.

Asked by Devon over 7 years ago

To be honest with you, I don't necessarily think that many cell phones can emit sounds above 18KHz. So even though you couldn't hear them, perhaps that those sounds were not even presented. Speaks have limits as to volume and pitch. I doubt you hurt yourself. =)

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I know we cannot put anything in the ear canal and I try not to, put my cerumen is very dry and sometimes it sounds like a little piece of paper turning around when I try to take it out. I'd really like to know how loud is that for our ear ?

Asked by Gosia about 9 years ago

How loud is the wax in your ear? I've never been asked that one, lol. I have no clue! If you really wanted to research, get a research audiologist to put a probe mic in your ear to determine volume. Sorry I can't be more help on that one.

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Is there any side effects of the acoustic reflex if its done twice at the same time ?are they permanent?can it cause hearing loss a high frequency loss or causing tinnitus ,worsening tinnitus, bone displacement isit consider as sudden exposure noise

Asked by Sara over 8 years ago

Could you clarify? Do you mean the test or the actual reflex?

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Has there ever been a documented case of someone who can hear high pitched electronic noises, ie dog whistles, tuning forks, electronic interference, over human voices? Both in person, and over a headset? NOT CAPD. Respond asap plz.

Is there such a thing as having better than average hearing? How can this be determined? Are there any devices that can cancel out annoying sounds in a classroom, but allow good sounds to go through (teacher talking).

Amelia
SLPA

I am a performing musician with tinnitus. I hvaesome hearing loss but was told I do not need hearing aids, HOw can I record and perform without hurting my hearing! Wearing ear plugs means I can only hear myself singing in my ears this drives me nuts!

I am a pilot who flies piston aircraft. I have tinnitus and was wondering if wearing earplugs and using noise cancelling head sets is enough protection to not make the condition worse. decibels in the cockpit are around 105dbs. Or should I stop fly

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I know we cannot put anything in the ear canal and I try not to, put my cerumen is very dry and sometimes it sounds like a little piece of paper turning around when I try to take it out. I'd really like to know how loud is that for our ear ?

Is there any side effects of the acoustic reflex if its done twice at the same time ?are they permanent?can it cause hearing loss a high frequency loss or causing tinnitus ,worsening tinnitus, bone displacement isit consider as sudden exposure noise

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Has there ever been a documented case of someone who can hear high pitched electronic noises, ie dog whistles, tuning forks, electronic interference, over human voices? Both in person, and over a headset? NOT CAPD. Respond asap plz.

Is there such a thing as having better than average hearing? How can this be determined? Are there any devices that can cancel out annoying sounds in a classroom, but allow good sounds to go through (teacher talking).Amelia SLPA

I am a performing musician with tinnitus. I hvaesome hearing loss but was told I do not need hearing aids, HOw can I record and perform without hurting my hearing! Wearing ear plugs means I can only hear myself singing in my ears this drives me nuts!

I am a pilot who flies piston aircraft. I have tinnitus and was wondering if wearing earplugs and using noise cancelling head sets is enough protection to not make the condition worse. decibels in the cockpit are around 105dbs. Or should I stop fly

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I know we cannot put anything in the ear canal and I try not to, put my cerumen is very dry and sometimes it sounds like a little piece of paper turning around when I try to take it out. I'd really like to know how loud is that for our ear ?

Is there any side effects of the acoustic reflex if its done twice at the same time ?are they permanent?can it cause hearing loss a high frequency loss or causing tinnitus ,worsening tinnitus, bone displacement isit consider as sudden exposure noise

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Is there such a thing as having better than average hearing? How can this be determined? Are there any devices that can cancel out annoying sounds in a classroom, but allow good sounds to go through (teacher talking).

Amelia
SLPA