Once your hearing has been damaged by over-exposure there is nothing you can do about it.

You only get one chance with your ears. Fortunately only a small proportion of the population is susceptible to hearing loss and those working with amplified music are much more at risk than orchestral musicians. However, there is a lot you can do to protect yourself from over-exposure to noise. Special ear plugs can cut out the damaging noise. Professional and student musicians can get a reduced-price hearing test through BAPAM's audiologists.

Find out how you can protect your hearing. See the BAPAM advice sheet – coming soon. View the health advice pages

Visit the Association of British Orchestras: www.abo.org.uk and the RNID: www.rnid.org.uk

Contact us to book an appointment to see an audiologist, telephone number 0845 602 0235

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