Be Aware! These 5 loud noises can trigger hearing loss

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• Apr 30, 2024 | Guriya Khatun

 "Keeping our ears safe is more crucial because it contributes to a happy life. Raja S. concludes, "If you experience any kind of pain, get evaluated right away.

Digital Desk: Long-term exposure to loud noise at work, on the road, or at amusement is detrimental to your hearing health. Both brief and prolonged exposure to excessive noise can harm the inner ear and cause hearing loss. Recognize these commonplace harmful loud noises and avoid them. Five loud noises that can harm your hearing are shared with IANSlife by Raja S, audiologist and the founder and managing director of Hearzap. 

Check out these 5 loud noises that can damage your hearing

1. Unexpected Explosions: Although they are unusual for most people, unexpected explosions can cause acute hearing impairment and can be extremely loud, typically reaching 140 dB. Examples of these explosions include car backfires and sonic booms. 

2. Festivals and concerts: If you're at a concert or festival, try to avoid areas with loudspeakers. Keep your earplugs with you so you can completely seal your ears. Keep your ears away from danger. 

3. Equipment for house improvement: Are you planning a home improvement project? Before you plug in the drill machine or chainsaw, insert earplugs. Noise levels from the chainsaws and machine are more than 90 dB. Protect yourself before further harm comes. 

4. Personal Audio on High: To block out background noise, a lot of individuals turn up their headphones or earbuds. The CDC cautions that prolonged exposure to music louder than 60% loudness can potentially harm hearing. Pay attention to the volume level and think about utilizing noise-canceling headphones to lessen the necessity for such loud sounds. 

5. Hidden Culprits: Surprisingly loud noises can be heard in even seemingly innocuous locations. Bowling alleys, movie theaters, and arcades can all have louder music than is considered safe. Keep an eye on your surroundings and, if you can, take pauses from the commotion. 

 "Keeping our ears safe is more crucial because it contributes to a happy life. Raja S. concludes, "If you experience any kind of pain, get evaluated right away.