In this post, we cover how living in a big city can contribute to hearing loss and tips to help you preserve your hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Do Loud Sounds Cause Damage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Traffic](\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loud-traffic-hearing-loss.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWithin the inner ear is the cochlea. The cochlea is lined with tiny hair cells called stereocilia, which convert incoming soundwaves into electrical energy that is interpreted by the brain as sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When very loud sounds pass through the ears, they can damage or destroy the stereocilia. Once the stereocilia have been damaged, they do not regenerate, and the result is permanent sensorineural hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSounds louder than 85 dB can cause this type of damage if you\u2019re exposed long enough. That is about the volume of passing highway traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What City Sounds Are Damaging?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Loud city sounds that can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Traffic<\/li>
- Public transportation<\/li>
- Construction<\/li>
- Busy restaurants\/caf\u00e9s<\/li>
- Sporting events<\/li>
- Concerts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
However, it may not actually be the sounds of the city that are damaging your hearing, but what you use to drown it out. Music, podcasts or audiobooks played through earbuds or headphones can be extremely damaging when the volume is turned up too loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Preserving Your Hearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To protect your hearing from damage caused by loud city noises, try the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- When possible, try to avoid walking on busy roads and near construction sites or sports arenas.<\/li>
- Don\u2019t live in noisy neighborhoods, like those near an airport or train station.<\/li>
- When you\u2019re working out of the office, opt for a quiet location like Pinelands Library<\/a> rather than a busy caf\u00e9.<\/li>
- Wear hearing protection whenever you attend a concert or watch a live sporting event. Musicians\u2019 earplugs let safe sounds through clearly while lowering the volume on dangerous sounds, all without sacrificing sound quality.<\/li>
- Practice safe listening by following the 60\/60 rule: listen at no more than 60% of your device\u2019s maximum volume for no more than 60 minutes at a time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call Advanced ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWithin the inner ear is the cochlea. The cochlea is lined with tiny hair cells called stereocilia, which convert incoming soundwaves into electrical energy that is interpreted by the brain as sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When very loud sounds pass through the ears, they can damage or destroy the stereocilia. Once the stereocilia have been damaged, they do not regenerate, and the result is permanent sensorineural hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sounds louder than 85 dB can cause this type of damage if you\u2019re exposed long enough. That is about the volume of passing highway traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loud city sounds that can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it may not actually be the sounds of the city that are damaging your hearing, but what you use to drown it out. Music, podcasts or audiobooks played through earbuds or headphones can be extremely damaging when the volume is turned up too loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To protect your hearing from damage caused by loud city noises, try the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call Advanced ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat City Sounds Are Damaging?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Preserving Your Hearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n