Good Topic. Especially for the younger element to read and learn, although I believe that most of the younger ones are already experiencing hearing loss because of the volume of their dance music.

As for tinnitus, Gary, this is also a bane of my life now for probably 20 years.It came about by selling House Security Alarms which went off at 114 Db every time I demonstrated one. Now , I am constantly under strain from the continuous 'ringing'.
I remember an interview I heard which was with Engelbert Humperdinck. He had tinnitus from performing under huge loudspeakers. He had sometimes contemplated suicide....... (his words).

So I repeat the warning to all our younger members. Take care. Your hearing is more important to you than you think. like everything, you don't miss it until you lose it..

cheers
Eddie

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Eddie from Rotherham
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