Your ears are more vulnerable than you think. The safe limit to which your hearing may be exposed is eighty decibels. Regular noise above that limit can lead to hearing damage.
In an average pub, the noise level is 90dB. At most concerts, the meter easily goes up to 110dB. If you're standing in front of the speakers, that can be even more.
How does hearing damage occur? Hearing damage occurs when the cilia in your ear become overloaded and break down. This can happen all at once, but also gradually if you are exposed to loud noise too often or for a long time. If the cilia are damaged, they no longer transmit information, making your hearing worse. Or they pass on incorrect information, such as a beep or noise. often you don't immediately notice that your hearing is deteriorating, because it happens gradually. But once you have hearing damage, there's nothing you can do about it. Therefore, make sure you have the right protection and go to the doctor in time if you think your hearing is worse.
How do you know if you have suffered hearing damage?
Some signals…
Which earplugs can protect your ears?
There are different types of earplugs; to protect your ears in the water, on a plane or from noise. We have listed seven types of earplugs for you to make the choice easier.
