Nearly 10 percent of all Americans have some degree of hearing loss that affects their ability to understand normal speech. While aging is the most common cause of hearing loss, exposure to excessive & loud noises can also result in diminished hearing. This is why the experts at Platinum Hearing Aids recommend avoiding extremely loud sounds as doing so can protect your hearing. The nerve endings present in the inner ear can become damaged when exposed to excessively loud sound. If loud noises are consistently heard, these nerve endings c....