Hearing Music with Headsets and high volume leads to Noise Induced Hearing Loss

*Hearing Music with Headsets and High volume leads to Noise Induced Hearing Loss*

- Dr.R.Karthikeyan - drkarthikrehab.com

Sounds can be harmful when they are too loud, even for a brief time, or when they are both loud and long-lasting. These sounds can damage sensitive structures in the inner ear and cause Noice Induced Hearing Loss (NHIL).

Sounds at or below 70 A-weighted decibels (dBA), are unlikely to cause hearing loss, whereas long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 dBA can cause hearing loss. Music through headphones at maximum volume is at range of 94-110 dBA. The louder the sound, the shorter the amount of time it takes for NIHL to happen, causing damage to hair cells in inner ear.

As the damage from noise exposure is usually gradual, you might not notice it, or you might ignore the signs of hearing loss until they become more pronounced. Over time, sounds may become distorted or muffled, and you might find it difficult to understand other people when they talk or have to turn up the volume on the television. 

Noice Induced Hearing Loss is completely preventable, by following safety precautions and avoiding to hear loud sounds.