in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery<\/em>, showed that 8 percent of the individuals who wore earplugs with a noise reduction rate of 18 dB experienced hearing loss, while 42 percent of those who did not wear earplugs suffered hearing loss. You can pick up a pair of disposable foam earplugs from most drugstores and those will help, but they tend to make the music sound muffled. Opt for a pair of musician earplugs instead; these decrease sound levels evenly across the hearing spectrum, enabling you to hear each musical note more clearly. Your San Diego audiologist can help you find a pair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother tip: go for the nosebleed seats. This might\nsound like sacrilege to a true music lover, but the closer you are to the\nstage, the louder the volume will be. ASHA recommends maintaining at least\na 500-foot distance from speakers and other sound sources. Your best bet is to\nlook for an outdoor venue, where sound won’t be confined to a tight space.\nRegardless of the location, be sure to give your ears an occasional brief\nbreak, even if only for a minute or two. Use it as an excuse to visit the\nrestroom or grab another beer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’d like a better idea of just how noisy the show\nis, download a decibel meter app for your smartphone. There are plenty of\nchoices for both Apple and Android users. Most are pretty accurate and will\ngive you a good idea of your safe exposure time. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’d like more information on protecting your hearing in noisy situations, contact an audiologist in San Diego.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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