{"id":1594,"date":"2023-06-22T18:53:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T23:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2023-06-22T18:53:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T23:53:16","slug":"how-to-protect-your-hearing-while-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/how-to-protect-your-hearing-while-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Hearing While Outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There\u2019s plenty to do outside in Texas, especially during the long summer days. While getting out in nature is good for your body and your mind, certain outdoor activities may get loud enough to pose a threat to your hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prolonged exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss<\/a>, and it affects people of every age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6\u201319 years (approximately 5.2 million) and 17% of adults aged 20\u201369 years (approximately 26 million) have suffered permanent damage <\/a>to<\/a> their hearing from excessive exposure to noise<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loud noise can harm your hearing by damaging the hair cells of the inner ear. This can happen from short but intense bursts of very loud noise, over 100 decibels (dB). However, it can also happen from prolonged exposure to noise at 85 dB, which is about the equivalent volume of city traffic. The louder noise, the less time it takes for hearing loss to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many popular outdoor activities can reach volumes above 85 dB and increase your risk of hearing loss and tinnitus, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news is you can take steps to protect your hearing and still engage in the outdoor activities you enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the hearing experts at Lake Jackson ENT<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Does This Happen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Popular Outdoor Activities That Can Reach Harmful Volumes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Four Ways to Protect Your Hearing From Outside Noise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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