Exposed to Firecracker, Now Some Ear Fullness and Increased Tinnitus

[Bart]

Hey guys,

I just recovered from a major spike and had a couple of very good days, things were looking good

I woke up this morning and it was a bit louder again but I was not worried as I knew this was probably caused by the Christmas dinner yesterday with the family where everyone was talking and it was a bit noisier than I am used to, no biggie.

Until I went for a walk with the dog this afternoon and some random moron threw a firecracker wich of course just had to blow up some 2 or 3 meters away from me, scaring my dog and myself as well, I could not tell how loud it was as I was on the phone at the moment and was distracted, but I can imagine that a firecracker can produce a lot of decibels.

I did not notice an immediate change but later had some ear fullness and increased tinnitus volume, again. But this can be due to increased focus and frustration of course.

What are peoples opinions and experiences with exposure to firecrackers?

And more importantly, will this have done some lasting damage?

Thanks!

 

[Emperor-Drax]

I ain't going outside wivvout me trusty muffs at night until after New Year. Bloody bogans from the 'burbs and their fire crackers scaring me backyard chickens and hurting me ears.

 

[Bill Bauer]

What are peoples opinions and experiences with exposure to firecrackers?

Hopefully it will cause just a temporary spike. Nevertheless, if you can take a course of Prednisone, I would do so. You might want to go to the ER and possibly exaggerate your symptoms...

 

[Red]

I mean, firecrackers aren't real loud unless they go off right next to you, right? It's fireworks that you want to watch out for I thought??

 

[Yoshi]

Firecrackers can be as loud as gunshots. 150+ dB is quite common. I'm not sure if Prednisone would help hours after acoustic trauma but it won't hurt you to try.

 

[Juan]

Hey guys,

I just recovered from a major spike and had a couple of very good days, things were looking good

I woke up this morning and it was a bit louder again but I was not worried as I knew this was probably caused by the Christmas dinner yesterday with the family where everyone was talking and it was a bit noisier than I am used to, no biggie.

Until I went for a walk with the dog this afternoon and some random moron threw a firecracker wich of course just had to blow up some 2 or 3 meters away from me, scaring my dog and myself as well, I could not tell how loud it was as I was on the phone at the moment and was distracted, but I can imagine that a firecracker can produce a lot of decibels.

I did not notice an immediate change but later had some ear fullness and increased tinnitus volume, again. But this can be due to increased focus and frustration of course.

What are peoples opinions and experiences with exposure to firecrackers?

And more importantly, will this have done some lasting damage?

Thanks!

Well, it all depends on the kind of firecracker and the pitch of the sound. Some are very loud but kind of a low sound, and others are more high-pitched.

If you feel pressure and muffled hearing, maybe take corticoids for a week or ten days, jus to be on the safe side.

I hope you feel better in a few days!

 

[Karen]

That happened to my husband, who already had tinnitus. His tinnitus spiked for awhile, but eventually settled back down again to its normal level. You might want to consider taking a supplement called NAC (N-acetyl cistene) for awhile. It might help yours calm down again.

Best wishes, and I hope the ear fullness and spiking settle down soon!

 

[Apocalypse77]

I think you will be fine. I did some dumb things last new year and I only got a temporary spike.

 

[Ryan W]

i wouldnt have give up until i caught him. they have no idea what that can do to people like us.

 

[DebInAustralia]

Consider nicotinamide riboside ...

 

[Gman]

@Bart stay safe for NYE
NAC + acetyl L carnitine, nicotinamide riboside, r lipoic acid, magnesium, melatonin and some others are good to take to counter oxidative stress caused by loud noise.

 

[Bart]

It is ok, no harm was done and it was just a brief anxiety spike , just tought I would let you guys know, thanks for the replies .