{"id":2331,"date":"2023-01-26T19:28:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T00:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/?p=2331"},"modified":"2023-01-26T19:28:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T00:28:40","slug":"these-hobbies-require-hearing-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/these-hobbies-require-hearing-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"These Hobbies Require Hearing Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hobbies are a great way to bring joy into our lives and keep us engaged. However, it\u2019s important to always be safe when engaging in any activity, and for some hobbies that means protecting our hearing health.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at the dangers of loud noise exposure, as well as a few popular hobbies that require <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-protection\/\">hearing protection.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>When Is Hearing Protection Needed? <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"crowd-rock-concert-hearing-loss-protection\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-picjumbocom-196652-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Large crowd at a rock concert.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-picjumbocom-196652-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-picjumbocom-196652-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-picjumbocom-196652-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>According to the National Institutes on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), \u201clong or repeated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/news\/2020\/do-you-know-how-loud-too-loud\">exposure to sounds at or above 85 dBA can cause hearing loss<\/a>.\u201d For reference, this is roughly the volume of city traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Exposure to loud noise can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a> because it damages the hair cells of the inner ear, which play an integral role in the hearing process. These cells cannot be regenerated or repaired. Enough damage will lead to permanent hearing loss.<\/p>\n<p>If you engage in any activity that regularly exceeds 85 dBA, you need to make sure you\u2019re protecting your hearing.<\/p>\n<h2>Loud Activities That Can Harm Your Hearing<\/h2>\n<p>While not an exhaustive list, some popular hobbies that can harm your hearing include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Going to concerts. <\/strong>Most of us love listening to music. Going to live shows at places like The Senate or other venues in Columbia can uplift our spirits and get our adrenaline pumping. Unfortunately, concerts can also reach volumes above 100 dBA, which can cause tinnitus and hearing loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Playing music.<\/strong> You might not just love going to concerts, but you actually play music as well. Whether you like to get together with your friends from time to time and play in your garage or even if you have the occasional show at a local bar, your ears are going to be continuously exposed to loud noise levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firearms shooting.<\/strong> The short yet extremely loud bursts of sound that can come from a gun can damage your inner ear cells easily. There\u2019s even a condition called \u201cshooter\u2019s ear\u201d, which is when damage occurs to the ear on the side of a person\u2019s shooting shoulder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Riding motorcycles or snowmobiles.<\/strong> While maybe not the first danger you think of when riding one of these vehicles, doing so can absolutely reach levels that can cause permanent hearing loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Protecting Your Ears<\/h2>\n<p>The good news is you don\u2019t need to give up any of these hobbies. You just need to make sure you invest in the right hearing protection devices. This could be anything from foam earplugs from a drugstore to custom earplugs or earmolds made for specific activities like playing music. Your choice will largely depend on how much of a decibel reduction you need as well as what feels comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our experts, call <span class=\"company-name \">The Hearing &amp; Balance Center<\/span> today.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/hearing-aids-help-you-stay-independent\/\" class=\"related-post\">Hearing Aids Help You Stay Independent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/what-kind-of-hearing-aid-technology-is-right-for-you\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Kind of Hearing Aid Technology Is Right for You?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/what-are-your-hearing-loss-treatment-options\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Are Your Hearing Loss Treatment Options?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hobbies are a great way to bring joy into our lives and keep us engaged. However, it\u2019s important to always be safe when engaging in any activity, and for some hobbies that means protecting our hearing health. 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