{"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<p>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Loud Noise Outdoors Can Cause Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1265\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1150999630.jpg\" alt=\"Musician playing at an outdoor festival.\" class=\"wp-image-1597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1150999630.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1150999630-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1265px) 100vw, 1265px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Prolonged exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>, and it affects people of every age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), &#8220;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/noise.html\">damage <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/noise.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/noise.html\"> their hearing from excessive exposure to noise<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does This Happen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular Outdoor Activities That Can Reach Harmful Volumes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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<ul>\n<li>Hunting or shooting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attending an outdoor music festival or sporting event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riding motorcycles, ATVs or snowmobiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boating or jet skiing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fireworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor chores like mowing the lawn or leaf blowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Four Ways to Protect Your Hearing From Outside Noise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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<ul>\n<li><strong>Take breaks<\/strong>. Make sure you have quiet time in between any loud outdoor activities. It&#8217;s not just the intensity of the noise that can lead to hearing issues but the duration of exposure as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move away from the sound<\/strong>. If you\u2019re at a louder outdoor event, such as Lake Jackson\u2019s Summer Concerts on the Plaza, try to sit away from the speakers and take trips to quieter areas like the concession stand or restroom to give your ears a rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use hearing protection<\/strong>. Hearing protection like earplugs, earmuffs and custom earmolds can all work to reduce noise levels while still letting you hear what you need to hear. If you are unsure of what type of protection is right for you, discuss your options with your medical provider or a hearing health specialist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get a hearing test<\/strong>. If you are experiencing any signs of hearing loss, schedule an appointment for a <a href=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/hearing-loss\/testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing test<\/a>. You\u2019ll have better hearing outcomes and help protect your ears from additional damage the earlier you treat your hearing loss with hearing aids or other listening devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the hearing experts at <span class=\"company-name \">Lake Jackson ENT<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/essential-summer-care-for-your-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Essential Summer Care for Your Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/three-reasons-its-important-to-treat-hearing-loss-in-seniors\/\" class=\"related-post\">Three Reasons It\u2019s Important To Treat Hearing Loss in Seniors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/understanding-and-protecting-the-hearing-process\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding and Protecting the Hearing Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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