Q&A: How loud is too loud?

While a has parents worried, there are things you can do to protect your child’s hearing. Julie Hauser, an audiologist and amplification coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, answered msnbc.com’s questions on how to determine how loud is too loud and how to teach your kids to listen to their favorite tunes safely.

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Ear doctors turn to public for help w/ research - abc7.com

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