{"id":1341,"date":"2020-03-24T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2020-03-25T18:20:48","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T18:20:48","slug":"where-you-should-protect-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/where-you-should-protect-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Where You Should Protect Your Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"causes of hearing loss (opens in a new tab)\">causes of hearing loss<\/a> are beyond your control, but one, called noise-induced hearing loss, can be prevented. Understanding what environments put your ears at risk can help you better protect yourself in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Noise Induced Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jeremiah-higgins-BzqDNkDfR2U-unsplash-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"guitar and hearing protection device\" class=\"wp-image-1342\" width=\"401\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jeremiah-higgins-BzqDNkDfR2U-unsplash-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jeremiah-higgins-BzqDNkDfR2U-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jeremiah-higgins-BzqDNkDfR2U-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jeremiah-higgins-BzqDNkDfR2U-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds are measured in decibels (dB).\nAnything over 85 dB can cause irreversible damage. To put that in perspective: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>25 dB \u2013 whisper <\/li><li>60 dB \u2013 normal\nconversation<\/li><li>80 dB \u2013 heavy\nIndianapolis traffic<\/li><li>105 dB \u2013 sporting\nevent <\/li><li>130 dB \u2013 live rock\nshow<\/li><li>140 dB \u2013 jet engine\nat takeoff <\/li><li>160 dB \u2013 shotgun <\/li><li>180 dB \u2013 rocket\nlaunch <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The louder the sound, the shorter amount of time you need to be exposed to it in order for it to cause lasting damage. There are a few environments that you may not think about when determining <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"when you should wear hearing protection (opens in a new tab)\">when you should wear hearing protection<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Busy Cities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Living or working in a city like\nIndianapolis puts you at the center of everything; it also puts your ears at\nrisk. Cities are loud places full of ambulance sirens and construction sites.\nThe background noise of a city can measure anywhere from 60 to 110 dB at any\ngiven time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City recently began a five-year project to monitor city sounds to figure out how to prevent unhealthy noise levels. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.nyu.edu\/sonyc\/\" title=\"About | SONYC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sounds of New York City project<\/a> will give scientists unprecedented insights into noise pollution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Noise levels in restaurants can range widely between a small, intimate bistro to a popular new brew pub during happy hour. Decibel rankings are now starting to be included in online restaurant reviews to help users make smarter dining decisions. Apps like SoundPrint have been labeled as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/science-and-health\/2018\/4\/26\/17275406\/restaurant-noise-app\" title=\"Restaurants are too freaking loud. This app helps you shame them. | Vox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Yelp for noise<\/a>\u201d and include user submitted data.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good rule of thumb is if you have to\nshout to be heard across the table, then the restaurant is too loud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If eating all your meals at home is not\nan option, try the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Eat during off-peak\nhours<\/li><li>Request a table far\nfrom the kitchen <\/li><li>Select a seat with\nyour back to a wall<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss is one of the most common\nwork-related illnesses in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease\nControl and Prevention. More than 20 percent of people have been exposed to\nhazardous workplace noises. Those most commonly affected are in the\nconstruction or public transit industry. Musicians, bartenders and those who\nwork in entertainment are also at risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backyard <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping up your home\u2019s exterior is important,\nespecially if you want to be one of the best-looking houses on the block. But\nyou should think twice before using power tools, including lawn mowers, weed\nwhackers and leaf blowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Yourself <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to protect yourself? Wear\nearplugs. Contact the experts at Indiana Hearing Specialists to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hearing Hazards in the Home (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-hazards-in-the-home\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hearing Hazards in the Home<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Romantic Relationships? 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