{"id":542,"date":"2021-06-18T19:18:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T23:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/?p=542"},"modified":"2021-06-18T19:20:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T23:20:41","slug":"tips-for-keeping-your-ears-safe-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/tips-for-keeping-your-ears-safe-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Keeping Your Ears Safe this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer weather means fun summer activities, like watching fireworks at Buckingham Community Park<\/a>. But if you\u2019re not careful, these activities could result in permanent damage to your hearing system. Below we review how loud noises can cause damage and how to keep your ears safe this summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss<\/a>\"Man<\/a><\/h2>\n

Within the inner ears are tiny hair cells called stereocilia. These hair cells are responsible for converting soundwaves into electrical energy that the brain interprets as sound, and each cell is responsible for a specific frequency.<\/p>\n

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When dangerously loud sounds pass through the ears, it can damage or destroy these cells, resulting in tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and\/or hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Any sound over 85 dB can result in permanent damage to the stereocilia. For reference, here are some everyday sounds and their decibel outputs:<\/p>\n