{"id":2884,"date":"2024-03-08T13:21:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T21:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/?p=2884"},"modified":"2024-03-14T09:19:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:19:10","slug":"can-action-movies-cause-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/can-action-movies-cause-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Action Movies Cause Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Action movies are known for their thrill and immersive experience, especially when seen in a theater. However, moviegoers likely rarely consider how the sounds accompanying the scenes could impact their hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continued exposure to loud noises is known to cause hearing loss. In fact, exposure to sounds louder than 70 decibels (dB) could cause damage if exposure lasts for an extended amount of time<\/a>. The higher the decibels, the less amount of time it takes to cause damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sound reaches as high as 105 dB, some hearing damage is possible in less than five minutes. While not all action movie scenes fall into the danger level, some extended scenes might. To compare sounds at sporting events, concert venues or music at a club may reach 105 dB. After learning this, you may wonder how this damage to your hearing occurs and what you can do to protect your hearing moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hearing loss<\/a> can occur at any age, but the most common form occurs as we age. For those younger, it occurs due to noise exposure. The inner ear has hair-like cells that transport sound vibrations to the brain. Loud vibrations can damage these hair cells, resulting in hearing loss. Once damaged, they cannot be repaired, resulting in permanent hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing loss can range from mild, which may make it difficult to follow consonant sounds, or conversations in noisy environments, to severe, which requires strong hearing aids or a cochlear implant to supplement hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventative Measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few steps should be taken to preserve hearing; some of these can even be applied in the movie theater so you can still enjoy action flicks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n