Most rock stars, pop stars, rap artists, and even country and western singers like to put on more and more spectacular shows. What this means is that the lighting gets brighter and the music gets louder. This is great for those fans that go every now and then, but for the band members, or the crew that works on the rig, and in some cases the fans that go and see as many concerts as they can, loud music can have a very serious side effect.
Constant exposure to loud music can cause hearing problems. Some concerts these days are louder than a jumbo jet taking off. And while that may not sound like a big deal, just remember that if you stand near a huge plane taking off, the noise will only last for a few minutes. Music concerts can last ninety minutes and up.
It’s that kind of exposure that can lead to permanent damage to your ears and a condition known as tinnitus. There are measures that can be taken to stop the development of tinnitus, but it often happens that people do not know the dangers in the first place and therefore cannot anticipate the problems they may have in the future.
To avoid the effect of loud music on hearing as much as possible, earplugs or hearing protectors can be used. This will reduce the amount of noise that enters the ear and therefore the amount of damage it can cause. This is common practice for workers in noisy environments like factories, so it should not be seen as out of the ordinary. Earplugs for fans visiting concerts will still allow them to hear the music, but will give their ears the relief they need from music that is too loud. These simple steps can help prevent ear problems, and if problems have already developed, these devices can help reduce further damage.
There are various treatments and remedies available, but a consultation with a medical professional is the best route to start if hearing problems are developing. They should be able to offer advice to help a patient, and if that doesn’t help, the patient can investigate alternative treatments.
Tinnitus is not a curable problem at the moment, so prevention is definitely the best way. If that’s not an option, then trying to protect hearing without letting it deteriorate is the next best thing.
