Hearing and noise

You can be exposed to harmful noise in many different occupations and on your free time

Noise – An Invisible Threat to Your Hearing

Many people think that hearing loss is simply a result of ageing. Did you know that many hearing problems are caused by noise – from work, hobbies, and everyday life? We’ll take a closer look at how noise affects your hearing and what you can do to protect it – regardless of age.

What happens in the ear when it is exposed to noise?

When the ear is exposed to loud sounds, the delicate hair cells in the inner ear can become damaged. These cells are responsible for sending sound signals to the brain. Once they are damaged, the damage is often permanent, and the cells do not grow back.

This can lead to reduced hearing and may also cause bothersome ringing or other sounds in the ears (tinnitus).

Loud music can also cause permanent damage to your hearing

How much sound is too much?

How harmful sound is depends not only on how loud it is, but also on how long you are exposed to it. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that you should not be exposed to sound levels above 85 dB for more than 8 hours. This is roughly equivalent to the sound of a lawn mower.

The louder the sound, the shorter the amount of time you can be exposed to it before it becomes harmful to your hearing.

Model shows different sources of noise and dB-levels

Typical sources of noise in everyday life can include:

• Music at concerts or through AirPods

• Power tools and gardening

• Motorised recreational equipment

• Noisy working environments
  

What can you do to protect your hearing?

There are many good hearing protection solutions available. Custom-moulded hearing protection provides comfortable and effective protection – whether for hobbies, work, or leisure. These products often feature high-quality filters that make communication and conversation possible even with effective noise protection, while also providing a well-balanced sound profile for enjoyable listening and music experiences.

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At AudioPlus AS, we are happy to help you find solutions that protect your hearing – or determine whether you may already have hearing loss.

Contact us for a no-obligation hearing check or to learn more about custom-moulded hearing protection! Call 990 99 779 or get in touch using the form below. https://www.audioplus.no/kontakt-oss-audioplus