Thursday, February 19, 2009
Lawrence is a town full of rockers. However, little do these guitar-playing, drum-banging artists know, their favorite pasttime could mean big problems in the future. Peter E. Shapiro, specialist in otolaryngology—the study of the ear, nose and throat—says the constant exposure to loud music will most likely lead to permanent hearing loss.
When the ear is exposed to loud music, the sound vibrations damage the tiny hairs in the cochlea (organ in the inner ear) and lead to hearing loss. Generally, this type of hearing loss is reversible, but over time constant exposure can cause permanent damage.
Keep ‘em plugged: Repeated exposure to loud music can cause permanent ear damage and eventual hearing loss.
Shapiro used the example of musician Mick Jagger. Jagger might play in a concert and hear a little ringing on his way home from the Sprint Center, but that will most likely go away. It’s 10 to 15 years later that he will notice the permanent hearing loss.
So for all of you who like to rock out, you might think about investing in some earplugs. A pair of effective earplugs costs about $100 to $200. The price may seem steep, but it’s quite reasonable compared with the financial and physical toll of wearing a hearing aid.
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