{"id":9154,"date":"2022-01-12T15:24:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T23:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9154"},"modified":"2022-01-12T15:25:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T23:25:00","slug":"hearing-loss-signs-for-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/hearing-loss-signs-for-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss Signs for Musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing is essential to being a musician, and yet musicians are often at a greater risk of noise-induced hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2017 study examined 125 musicians with at least five years of professional experience and had them undergo audiometric examinations. Among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5388610\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the study\u2019s findings<\/a> were that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>19.2% had bilateral hearing loss<\/li><li>51% reported a history of tinnitus after performing<\/li><li>28% reported ear pain during performing<\/li><li>Less than 2% said they used hearing protection devices<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noise Induced Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-yan-krukov-9009563-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Female musician playing guitar on stage.\" class=\"wp-image-9156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-yan-krukov-9009563-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-yan-krukov-9009563-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-yan-krukov-9009563-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-yan-krukov-9009563-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Exposure to loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss next to aging. Repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels can cause noise induced hearing loss. In addition to live concerts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aladdin-theater.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aladdin Theater<\/a>, other common sounds that could contribute to hearing loss include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sporting events<\/li><li>Riding motorcycles or snowmobiles<\/li><li>Hunting<\/li><li>Mowing the lawn<\/li><li>Listening to music at a high volume through headphones or earbuds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs Musicians Should Watch Out For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since playing music regularly puts you at a higher risk for hearing loss, it\u2019s important to be aware of the following signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/hearing\/tinnitus\/tinnitus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experiencing tinnitus.<\/a> If you have a ringing, buzzing or other kind of noise in your ears after playing a show, it could be tinnitus.<\/li><li>Exposure to loud noise causes discomfort or pain.<\/li><li>It\u2019s harder to hear in one ear than the other. While hearing loss often occurs in both ears, it can sometimes only affect one, or one ear can be much more affected than the other.<\/li><li>Your bandmates or others have noticed that you\u2019ve started to play off-key.<\/li><li>Trouble concentrating or following conversations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention and Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a musician, it\u2019s important to wear earplugs or other protective devices when playing or listening to loud music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any symptoms of hearing loss, <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/hearing-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make an appointment with an audiologist to get a hearing test<\/a>. Hearing tests are quick, painless and let you know quickly if you are experiencing hearing loss and to what degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do have hearing loss, your audiologist may recommend hearing aids. They will work with you to find the right model to meet your hearing needs and fit in with your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about music and hearing loss or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, call <span class=\"company-name \">Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/strategies-for-listening-to-music-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Strategies for Listening to Music with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/make-the-most-of-video-conferencing-with-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Make the Most of Video Conferencing with Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/how-can-hearing-aids-enrich-thanksgiving-moments\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Can Hearing Aids Enrich Thanksgiving Moments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing is essential to being a musician, and yet musicians are often at a greater risk of noise-induced hearing loss. A 2017 study examined 125 musicians with at least five years of professional experience and had them undergo audiometric examinations. Among the study\u2019s findings were that: 19.2% had bilateral hearing loss 51% reported a history&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9156,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels can cause noise induced hearing loss. 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