{"id":9711,"date":"2022-09-15T18:59:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T22:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=9711"},"modified":"2022-09-15T18:59:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T22:59:17","slug":"protect-your-hearing-during-these-fall-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/protect-your-hearing-during-these-fall-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Hearing During These Fall Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Undoubtedly, you\u2019ve seen the return of pumpkin spice lattes and noticed the sun setting a little earlier each day. That can only mean that fall is upon us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you look forward to your favorite fall activities, it\u2019s always good to know how to care for your hearing health during this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular Fall Activities That May Damage Your Hearing <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-pixabay-35778-1280x960.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a tree changing leaves in the fall.\" class=\"wp-image-9713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-pixabay-35778-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-pixabay-35778-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-pixabay-35778-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-pixabay-35778-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to always be aware of the effect loud noise can have on your hearing. Repeated exposure to noises louder than 85 decibels (dB) may cause damage to your inner ear and lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/hearing-clinic\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>. The louder the volume, the less time it takes for damage to occur. Exposure to sounds between 105-110 dB or higher can result in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/hearing_loss\/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing damage in less than five minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common fall activities that can reach potentially dangerous volumes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hunting or target shooting<\/li><li>Attending large outdoor festivals<\/li><li>Going to sporting events like a football game at <a href=\"https:\/\/gocards.com\/facilities\/cardinal-stadium\/13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardinal Stadium<\/a><\/li><li>Using a leaf blower or mowing the lawn<\/li><li>Going to Halloween parties in loud environments<\/li><li>Taking in a live concert<\/li><li>Woodworking or other at-home projects<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Steps To Protect Your Hearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because these activities expose you to loud noises doesn\u2019t mean you have to give them all up, especially if it\u2019s something that brings you joy. You just have to be mindful of your risks and take the proper precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/hearing-clinic\/hearing-protection-custom-earmolds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing protection devices like custom earplugs<\/a> or even the foam versions you can find at any local drugstore when you engage in louder activities can go a long way toward protecting your ears from damage. In an extremely loud situation such as going to a shooting range, you may want to consider using earmuffs in addition to earplugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiencing Signs of Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Noise-induced hearing loss can often develop gradually over years and progressively get worse. The earlier a problem with your hearing is identified, the better the treatment outcome will be. If you notice any of the following signs, make an appointment for a hearing test at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Speech sounds muffled<\/li><li>You ask others to repeat themselves often<\/li><li>You need to turn up the volume on the TV or radio louder than you used to<\/li><li>Phone conversations are difficult to hear<\/li><li>You struggle to follow conversations in noisy environments with lots of background noise<\/li><li>You experience a ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how to protect your ears this fall or to schedule an appointment, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Heuser Hearing Institute<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/why-does-my-earwax-build-up-and-can-it-affect-my-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why Does My Earwax Build Up (And Can It Affect My Hearing?)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/what-is-congenital-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Is Congenital Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/how-to-stay-active-with-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">How To Stay Active with Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undoubtedly, you\u2019ve seen the return of pumpkin spice lattes and noticed the sun setting a little earlier each day. That can only mean that fall is upon us. As you look forward to your favorite fall activities, it\u2019s always good to know how to care for your hearing health during this season. 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