loud noises and dangerous effects on hearing
Exciting concerts, where the music resounds at 120 decibel (dB), can bring excitement to the audience. However, this volume alone poses many potential risks to hearing health. Many people after leaving the show often experience a feeling of ear ringing, poor listening or need to increase the volume when watching TV. These are signs of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
According to Dr. Sukaina Hasnie, ENT specialist at Cleveland Clinic (USA), exposure to loud noises will damage the hair cells in the ear snails, the part that converts am thanh into electrical signals for the brain to process. Once these cells die, they cannot regenerate on their own, leading to permanent hearing loss.
NIHL can occur in two forms: acute (temporary) and chronic (long-term). In acute cases, listeners often recover after 16 - 48 hours. Conversely, frequent exposure to too much sound such as playing in a band or going to a concert many times can cause the listening range to change permanently.
Recognize and prevent ear strain and hearing loss
Earaches are one of the common symptoms after a concert, often described as a roar, a bell or a ringing in the ears. This condition can disappear after a few hours, but there are also cases that last for many days.
Experts recommend some ways to relieve symptoms:
Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine as they can aggravate ear canal.
Get enough rest, keep a comfortable spirit with meditation or yoga.
Use a white noise machine or turn on light music to reduce discomfort.
The important thing is to listen to your body. If ear grinding or hearing loss lasts for more than a week, or is accompanied by headaches and muscle weakness, see a doctor immediately, recommends Dr. Hasnie.
To prevent risks, experts recommend keeping your distance from the loudspeaker, avoiding standing near a loudspeaker, and using a specialized earplug or ear-hiding. These measures can reduce 2030 dB, enough to protect hearing while still enjoying music.
Keep your ears healthy to enjoy music in full
Many young people often ignore the warning, thinking that ear muzzles after a concert are just a temporary phenomenon. However, research shows that repeated practice will cause irreversible impaired hearing.
Music is a joy, but your ears are only once to preserve. Today's hearing protection is the way for you to still enjoy music when you are middle-aged," Dr. Hasnie emphasized.
Maintaining healthy habits, limiting loud noise exposure and proactively protecting ears will help music lovers enjoy vibrant melodies while maintaining long-term health.
