167• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, suchas rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporaryhearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.• Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If youexperience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experienceany temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audiodevice, discontinue use and consult your doctor.You can obtain additional information on this subject from thefollowing sources:American Academy of Audiology11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300Reston, VA 20190Voice: (800) 222-2336Email: info@audiology.orgInternet: http://www.audiology.orgNational Institute on Deafness and Other Communication DisordersNational Institutes of Health31 Center Drive, MSC 2320Bethesda, MD 20892-2320Email: nidcdinfo@nih.govInternet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)395 E Street, S.W.Suite 9200Patriots Plaza BuildingWashington, DC 20201Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647)1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328Email: cdcinfo@cdc.govInternet: http://www.cdc.gov1-888-232-6348 TTYInternet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.htmli897 Vegas.book Page 167 Monday, July 19, 2010 12:26 PM
