Loud Environment, Tinnitus Is the Same!

[snow47]

Last night I went to loud environment. But after that my T is like always, it doesn't change.

I've heard loud noise can increase T, but for me it doesn't have an effect on my T!

 

[Markku]

I've heard loud noise can increase T, but for me it doesn't have an effect on my T!

Hi,

Loud noise doesn't guarantee an increase in tinnitus by any means.

But it's a grave mistake to make assumptions about how your ears are going to handle loud noise by just one positive experience.

Any single future loud event, without having your ears protected, could trigger a major, sometimes permanent increase in your tinnitus.

So it's very important not to get all confident that your ears are somehow resilient to loud noise.

 

[Sam Bridge]

How loud was it? I regularly go to pubs tbat play music which i would guess is around 70 ish decibels. Have never had a problem. I haven't been to a club or concert in a long time though.

 

[seal]

Even if you wouldn't have T it would be wise to protect your hearing in loud environments!

 

[Sam Bridge]

Even if you wouldn't have T it would be wise to protect your hearing in loud environments!

Somebody i know went to a gig on Monday and wrote on facebook that his ears were ringing and that was a sign of a good gig. Deary me, I think ots disgraceful that people who go to concerts are not sufficiently warned about hearing damage.

 

[snow47]

I think it was loud. but not very loud. I can't say how much.I was there for about two hour. My T started suddenly and not relate to loud explosion. so maybe My T is different type.

 

[seal]

Somebody i know went to a gig on Monday and wrote on facebook that his ears were ringing and that was a sign of a good gig. Deary me, I think ots disgraceful that people who go to concerts are not sufficiently warned about hearing damage.

Right?? It's insane how little people know about the dangers of loud music. When I first got T it didn't even come to my mind that I could use ear plugs at gigs/in clubs/bars because no one ever told me or did use them around me.

 

[Sam Bridge]

Right?? It's insane how little people know about the dangers of loud music. When I first got T it didn't even come to my mind that I could use ear plugs at gigs/in clubs/bars because no one ever told me or did use them around me.

Same here, went to many gigs and had no idea about hearing damage. Why would you? It doesnt seem to be common knowledge at all. Anyway, i see many people on my social media going to gigs and reporting ringing after. If only they knew that the ringing may become permanent at some point.

 

[Michael Leigh]

Hi,

Loud noise doesn't guarantee an increase in tinnitus by any means.

But it's a grave mistake to make assumptions about how your ears are going to handle loud noise by just one positive experience.

Any single future loud event, without having your ears protected, could trigger a major, sometimes permanent increase in your tinnitus.

So it's very important not to get all confident that your ears are somehow resilient to loud noise.

@Markku
Very well put Markku if I may say so. In the summer of this year, I went into an amusement arcade, where members of the public were playing slot machines. The venue was quite large. With music playing and the sound of people enjoying themselves, 100 decibels was recorded on my sound level meter. I did have my noise reducing earplugs just in case my ears became sensitive but didn't use them. I stayed in that environment for just over 30 mins. It is not something that I would do again or recommend anyone else to try. Fortunately, my tinnitus didn't increase the next day nor did I experience any hyperacusis.

Michael

 

[Michael Leigh]

If only they knew that the ringing may become permanent at some point.

I agree @Sam Bridge . If only they new the risks of loud noise exposure. As the saying goes: ignorance is bliss...