If there is an institution that recognizes the importance of earplugs, it is the U.S. Army. Over the past couple of years, Army soldiers have been introduced to the military’s newest ear protection system, the Tactical Communication and Protective System (TCAPS). In recognition of the fact that more than half of all troops returning from Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from some degree of hearing damage, the Army needed to find a way to protect soldiers’ ears from loud noises while simultaneously maintaining their ability to hear soft sounds. “Smart earplugs” suppress the sound of loud explosions and still allow soldiers to hear the words of people close by. Thus, TCAPS protects wearers from noise-induced damage while preserving their “situational awareness.”
Repeat exposure to noise at a level higher than 85 decibels can result in permanent hearing problems. Custom earplugs and other hearing protection can make all the difference for anyone regularly exposed to noise, including subway riders, construction workers, concert goers, and airplane travelers. To schedule an exam, please call BETTER HEARING CENTER. We offer a variety of affordable hearing aid options to meet every budget and hearing loss need. Let us help you get back to the world of hearing at New Hampshire’s premier hearing care provider.
P.S. Digital technology makes it possible for today’s hearing instruments to differentiate between sounds (loud and soft, high and low frequency) and lessen or block out those that are unwanted.