Music festivals and concerts are the places where people can enjoy their favorite music, hanging out with friends. For many, loud song is an essential part of the concert that gives them thrill and chill vibe, while they ignore the fact that it can damage their ears and hearing abilities. Young adults and teenagers neglect the risk of loud music at the concert, without taking proper hearing protection gears. Being close the rapper or speaker can do serious injury to your hearing that you may regret later in life.

While you’ve the privilege to enjoy the music at the concert, you need to understand that you can’t get your hearing back. It’s significant to protect your hearing as it’s hard to restore it. Here are some tips that you can make use when you go to your next music festival.

How does loud noise exposure can harm your hearing? 

Sound is measured in decibels and those surpassing 85 decibels are considered to be very harsh to the ears that may cause permanent damage.  Common sources of loud sound include rock concerts (120db), lawn mowers (above 100db), and fireworks (150db). You need to be extra careful with any sounds over 100 decibels.

The increasing number of hearing loss – tinnitus type is caused by loud music, all thanks to heavy drums, loudspeakers and screaming audience. The constant exposure to sound can damage the cochlea, while in extreme conditions it may fail to act, hereby leading to complete hearing loss.

How to protect your hearing?

Earplugs are considered to be the safest and most convenient option when it comes to protect your hearing at the concert. You can get the custom earplugs from your local healthcare provider. Even musicians may suffer from hearing disorder and that’s why many use earplugs with filters that minimize harmful sound levels. These earplugs maintain the quality of the original noise, allowing you to hear original music as closely as possible.

Enjoying three hours of continuous music can sound exciting, but ensuring to take a small break for five minutes can allow your ears adjust to normal sound levels.

Avoid standing or sitting very close to loudspeaker where you’ve no control over the sound system. Consider the proximity to loudspeaker while selecting your seat. Try to keep yourselves away from stage or an array of loud speakers.

You can also consult audiologist to know about what hearing aids or protection devices you may need, in case you’re regular concert visitor. Audiology Centre West has a range of hearing devices that can help with your hearing care. Get in touch with them today for further details.