{"id":2901,"date":"2022-10-28T01:44:17","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T05:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2022-10-28T01:44:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T05:44:19","slug":"boo-protect-your-hearing-from-loud-noises-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/boo-protect-your-hearing-from-loud-noises-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Boo! Protect Your Hearing From Loud Noises This Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Halloween is only a few days away. Many of you have already picked out the perfect pumpkin at Steed\u2019s Dairy<\/a> and are putting the finishing touches on costumes before you head out for a night or a whole weekend of spooky fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, what you may not realize is that some of these fun Halloween festivities may put you and others at risk for hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Exposure To Loud Noise Is a Common Hearing Loss Cause <\/h2>\n\n
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Any prolonged exposure to noise above 85 decibels can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. However, the louder the noise, the less time it takes for potential damage to occur. Sounds over 100 decibels (roughly the average volume of a live music concert) can cause hearing problems in under two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loud noise exposure is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, and it is affecting people of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC), it\u2019s estimated that \u201c12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6\u201319 years and 17% of adults aged 20\u201369 years have suffered permanent damage to their hearing<\/a> from excessive exposure to noise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

How You Can Protect Your Hearing This Halloween Season<\/h2>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re planning on heading to a house party, a Halloween-themed concert or a haunted house, follow these tips to keep your ears safe while still enjoying the season\u2019s festivities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n