{"id":677,"date":"2022-10-20T23:11:47","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T23:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torranceaudiology.com\/?p=677"},"modified":"2022-10-20T23:11:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T23:11:47","slug":"boo-protect-your-hearing-from-loud-noises-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torranceaudiology.com\/boo-protect-your-hearing-from-loud-noises-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Boo! Protect Your Hearing From Loud Noises This Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween is a time for creepy costumes, trips to Mr. Jack O\u2019Laterns Pumpkin Patch<\/a>, and fun holiday events.<\/p>\n

While there is much to do this season, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that certain Halloween festivities may put you or your children at risk for noise-induced hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0What Is Noise-induced Hearing Loss? \"Parent<\/h2>\n

Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when exposure to loud sounds harms the hair cells in your inner ear. Once damaged, these cells do not regenerate, nor can they be repaired. Any repeated exposure to noise over 85 decibels (the equivalent of city traffic) can damage your ears. The louder the sound, the less exposure time is needed for potential hearing loss to occur.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, noise-induced hearing loss is common among people of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC), it\u2019s estimated that \u201c12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6\u201319 years and 17% of adults aged 20\u201369 years have suffered permanent damage to their hearing<\/a> from excessive exposure to noise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Protecting Your Ears This Halloween Season<\/h2>\n

While not all Halloween activities are loud, events like concerts, haunted houses, Halloween parties and festivals may reach harmful volumes. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to skip out on the spooky fun. You just have to make sure you have the proper hearing protection.<\/a><\/p>\n

Wearing products like earplugs, earmuffs or custom earmolds can help keep your hearing safe while still letting you enjoy all the Halloween festivities you like. Just make sure to pick a type of hearing protection that feels comfortable and allows you to still hear the sounds you need to while keeping the decibels you are exposed to at a reasonable level.<\/p>\n

Do I Have Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re concerned that loud noise exposure has already caused damage to your ears, keep an eye out for the early signs of hearing loss. These include:<\/p>\n