Music Abuse and Ear Damage
Loud music, whether it comes from radios, headphones or at a rock band concert, could impair one’s hearing.
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Doctors have warned that prolonged exposure to loud music could damage the ear drums. When exposed for several hours to 120 db-A (the intensity of sound measured at a dance club), permanent hearing loss might result.
In an earlier study on noise-induced hearing damage, a team of doctors had themselves exposed to the music at a dance club. Prior to the exposure, their hearing was tested and recorded as normal. After one hour at the dance club where the sound intensity was measured at 120 db-A, they were again tested and “temporary shift in the hearing threshold” was recorded. This means that they suffered minor hearing impairment for a day or two. After a couple of days, the hearing was back to normal.
For those who seem to be permanently attached to their earphones, doctors caution to keep the volume down. When the volume is constantly set at full blast for long durations, and directed right where it can do damage – inside ears – the listener may permanently lose his hearing.
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Promise T. | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
This was so helpful! I was supposed to give a 5 minute speech on hearing damage and this helped me complete the report. Thanks!
Merari W. | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for helping me read up on hearing loss. I now turn my headphones voume down low!
Jan T. | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
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Sir Gunfire | May 26, 2009 | Reply
This should be written inside the box to every set of ear phones.