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Tinnitus caused by loud music

After concerts, festivals & visits to a club

About the symptoms, development, treatment & prevention of music tinnitus

Find out everything you need to know about the relationship between tinnitus and loud music, such as that heard at concerts, clubs, or festivals. Book a free appointment at the Amplifon clinic nearest to you if you are experiencing tinnitus symptoms or have general enquiries regarding your hearing health.

What does the ear noise after loud music mean?

Hearing sounds like buzzing, beeping, ringing, or roaring in your ears is a common sign of a fun night of music. This is often the first time people experience tinnitus, as loud music can temporarily cause this condition.

Should you be worried?

Generally, there is no need to worry, as the ringing in your ears will usually subside on its own after a few hours. However, if you experience prolonged ear pain after a concert, it's important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

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How tinnitus can develop due to loud music

The hair cells in the inner ear get irritated by continuous exposure to loud noises. The sound waves reach the inner ear without getting absorbed over time, and this results in damage to the hair cells. The symptoms show up just before bedtime, when the person is in a quiet environment. In this case, they may hear noises and beeps in their ears. It takes a while for things to calm down after an incident like this, depending on how long and loud the noise was.

Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to excessively loud noise over a prolonged period of time. If the beeping is still pronounced after 24-48 hours, it is recommended that you see a doctor. The longer the beeping persists, the greater the chance that it will become a long-term condition. Short-term hearing loss is also not unheard of after attending a concert with loud noises. This is because the auditory system downregulates its own sound perception as a form of self-defense. When overloaded, the human ear responds in an attempt to protect itself.

Contact a hearing specialist

If you feel that you have tinnitus and it does not go away after a short time, we may be able to help. A local Amplifon clinic may be able to recommend a solution to help cope with the symptoms

How to stop ringing in ears after loud music

Tinnitus is often caused by psychological factors. If you are still hearing a ringing sound days after experiencing an auditory stimulus, like attending a concert or going to a disco, you can help reduce the noise by whistling softly. Experts recommend giving your ears some time off and letting the irritated hair cells in your inner ear recover from overstimulation. This will restore their normal function and eventually eliminate the ringing sensation.

Tinnitus diagnosis with Amplifon

If you suffer from tinnitus, or hear ringing in your ears, please consult a specialist at an Amplifon clinic near you. Our hearing care professionals can help diagnose the condition and provide recommendations on how to address it effectively. You can locate a nearby clinic using our store locator.

For chronic tinnitus: use a tinnitus noiser

If you suffer from tinnitus on a daily basis, noise-cancelling devices can help. These devices reduce your hypersensitivity to the ear noise and direct your focus away from the ringing in your ears. To do this, the device emits a steady sound - all frequency ranges of hearing are addressed very quietly. In cases where hearing loss and tinnitus are present, an integrated hearing aid with a tinnitus noiser may be helpful. Hearing aids that have integrated noisers are a supplementary technology specifically designed to treat tinnitus symptoms.

The goal of the noiser is to reduce the individual's experience of tinnitus by distracting them from the noise that causes it. By contrast, wearing a noiser regularly will amplify and intensify the sound of tinnitus. In doing so, the various sounds present in everyday life are thus ignored, decreasing their impact on an individual and resulting in relaxation.

The noiser sound remains quieter than the tinnitus. This is a useful application which helps people focus their attention on other sounds in their environment and improve their quality of life. The specialists at Amplifon can provide you with advice concerning this issue.

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How to prevent music tinnitus in the future

In order to avoid tinnitus caused by exposure to loud music in the future, there are two steps you can take. Firstly, minimise your direct exposure to noise during the event. Secondly, use hearing protection to safeguard your ears.

Minimizing Tinnitus during the event: There are various simple methods to minimise the ringing in your ear during an event. Avoid standing close to speakers and ensure that you stay hydrated. Dehydration can affect the functioning of the inner ear.

Protecting your ears with hearing protection: You can prevent ringing in the ear and discomfort after concerts by using hearing protection. These earplugs offer protection against exposure to loud sounds for a prolonged period of time, and they're so small they're barely noticeable. You can wear them discreetly without anyone knowing.

Special hearing protection for musicians

Individuals who are frequently exposed to high noise levels, such as musicians, should invest in professional hearing protection specifically designed for musicians. These earplugs, custom fit to the ear, can be obtained at Amplifon and provide long-lasting protection for the hearing.

Moreover, these earplugs, equipped with special frequency filters, greatly enhance the musical experience by relieving the hearing from working at its maximum and allowing for the perception of finer details. The hearing protection also makes it possible to have conversations in noisy environments like clubs with ease.

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