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Safety
Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume in creases, less
time is required before your hearing could be affected.
Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely lou d noises,
such as rock concerts, that might cause tempora ry hearing loss.
Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sou nd
normal.
Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfor t.If you
experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled spe ech or experience
any temporary hearing difficulty af ter listening to your portable audio
device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
You can obtain additional informat ion on this subject from the following sou rces:
American Academy of Aud iology
11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336
Email: info@audiology.org
Internet: www.audiology.org
National Institut e on Deafness and Oth er Communication
Disorders
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD USA 20892 -2320
Voice: (301) 496-7243
Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov
Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health /hearing
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