Dec 17, 2016 | All Articles, Featured, Reduced Noise Products
Hyperacusis Research is excited to announce the formation of The Quiet Coalition, which seeks to reduce environmental noise. Bryan Pollard, president of Hyperacusis Research, is a founding member. The Quiet Coalition consists of science, health, and legal professionals
Sep 18, 2016 | All Articles, Featured, News Updates, Reduced Noise Products
Hyperacusis Research partnered with the author of this story in USA Today which features Jeff Ammon telling his challenging story of noise injury including severe hyperacsuis. “Eight years ago, Jeff Ammon, now 55, began noticing a feeling of pressure in his ears every...
Sep 18, 2016 | All Articles, Featured, News Updates, Reduced Noise Products
In a recent issue of Tinnitus Today, Bryan Pollard and Daniel Fink, M.D., discuss this question: What IS a safe noise level? When does noise exposure start causing hearing loss? The answer to this question underlies a renewed effort to protect the hearing of everyone.
Jul 4, 2015 | All Articles, Reduced Noise Products
Quiet Communities is a nonprofit organization that takes an evidence-based approach to help communities understand the adverse effects of gas powered outdoor maintenance and find quiet, sustainable, and healthy solutions. Noise from landscape equipment is not simply
Nov 18, 2011 | All Articles, Reduced Noise Products
The challenges for hyperacusis patients start before they leave home. A simple task such as drying your hair is not so simple since most hair dryers cannot be tolerated by hyperacusis patients. However for every loud product there is often a quiet option. For example...
Nov 18, 2011 | All Articles, Reduced Noise Products
While many people may dislike dental work, for a hyperacusis patient, the challenges of facing a dental drill can be quite overwhelming. The good news is laser drilling can offer a very quiet option if the work required is for a tooth with no prior fillings. However...
