{"id":3679,"date":"2023-01-06T02:54:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=3679"},"modified":"2023-01-06T02:54:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:54:38","slug":"is-there-a-link-between-poor-air-quality-and-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/is-there-a-link-between-poor-air-quality-and-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There a Link Between Poor Air Quality and Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We all know that air quality is important for our lungs and overall health. However, research has shown that exposure to poor air quality may increase your risk of hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Research on Air Quality and Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n
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A recent study analyzed data from over 15,000 adults in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Survey. The study found that exposure to air pollution with ambient small particles (PM10) was significantly associated with an increased risk of hearing loss.<\/a> Regular exposure to air pollution with carbon monoxide and dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide was also deemed a risk factor for hearing loss. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Protecting Yourself From Air Pollution<\/h2>\n\n\n

Unfortunately, air pollution is not an individual problem but a global one. That said, there are steps you can take to help minimize your exposure, when possible, to keep you and your family safe. These includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n