- Nov 25, 2020
- 279
- Tinnitus Since
- Nov 2020
- Cause of Tinnitus
- Likely long term noise exposure, combined w pandemic stress
Hey all,
I have mild tinnitus. I'm often around noise, so I protect my hearing.
I have tried to protect my hearing for most of my adult life. Age 20 onwards. I'm always using earplugs and always correctly. I use lower dB rating earplugs in bars and restaurants, and 20-30 dB rating earplugs at concerts.
Meaning I'm frequently reducing loud sounds to 70-90 dB at worst. I've just always disliked loud sounds.
Someone mentioned that, despite using earplugs, we can be exposed to loud sounds via bone conduction. But surely not enough to reach 90-100 dB and damage hearing?
Is it still safe for me to continue protecting my hearing like I've done thus far?
I have mild tinnitus. I'm often around noise, so I protect my hearing.
I have tried to protect my hearing for most of my adult life. Age 20 onwards. I'm always using earplugs and always correctly. I use lower dB rating earplugs in bars and restaurants, and 20-30 dB rating earplugs at concerts.
Meaning I'm frequently reducing loud sounds to 70-90 dB at worst. I've just always disliked loud sounds.
Someone mentioned that, despite using earplugs, we can be exposed to loud sounds via bone conduction. But surely not enough to reach 90-100 dB and damage hearing?
Is it still safe for me to continue protecting my hearing like I've done thus far?