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How many decibels of hearing loss would make it so you need a hearing aid?

mragizzarelli asked:
How many decibels of hearing loss would make it so you need a hearing aid?


Can temporary deafness that occurs more than once, cause permanant hearing loss?

K B asked:
I’ve experienced temporary hearing loss when I have flown on commercial airplanes the last couple of times, never before.So this does worry me that I may have eventual hearing loss from this, i’m 31 years old. And it usually lasts about 24 hours.


How do you lift someone who is disabled out of a wheelchair properly?

inlove8403 asked:
I know there is a specific method to lifting someone out of a wheelchair without causing injury to either party involved. Can someone tell me the correct method to lifting someone out of a wheelchair? Thanks!!


Will balance completely return after a traumatic brain injury?

duke95 asked:
In 2005 I suffered a traumatic brain injury from a serious auto accident and I had a lot of balance problems, including some vestibular issues. That has since been resolved, and my everyday balance is fine. However, I used to do a lot of swing and ballroom dancing, and when I [...]