EARS RINGING AFTER CONCERT
Ears ringing after a concert happen for the reason that it is exposed to a very loud noise. When the ear is exposed to loud noise, the sound waves from that loud noise enters the ear and it over excites the cochlea. When this happens, the nerves that is connected to the cochlea and responsible for carrying the sound information to the brain dies. With the damage of the cochlea and the nerve dead, there is an excitation created from inside the brain. Meaning, the ringing comes from wayward nerve connections in the brain.
Audiologists have pointed out that the most common cause of hearing damage among the young are the constant listening to music with headphones and staying in front of speakers during concerts. Most young people complain of ears ringing after a concert. There is a universal rule that has to be followed to determine if you are indeed in a noisy setting. If you are standing only a couple of feet away from someone and you need to raise your voices or shout to be heard, then that place is definitely noisy and perhaps you must be wearing protection for your ears.
Tinnitus is the term for this ringing in the ears. The most common cause of tinnitus is said to be hearing loss. There are several other causes but most of them go down to the reason that there is hearing loss. Proper care for our ears by not exposing them to very loud noises can help prevent tinnitus.
It is to be taken into consideration that constant exposure of the ears to loud noises does not make the person’s ear immune to loud noises but rather it continuously damages the ear. Amplified music is said to be the most dangerous noise. When using headphones while listening to music, avoid hearing damage by following the 60/60 rule. Do not boost the volume of your player to more than 60% of the maximum volume and never listen to music using your headphone for more than 60 minutes at a time.
We must properly take care of our ears. For those who work with power tools, it is inevitable that their ears will be exposed to very loud sounds produced by these power tools. Hence it is but wise that they use earmuffs before they even think of operating power tools. Keep out from firing guns and fireworks. When inside disco houses, avoid staying long and don’t go often. Also, stay away from the loudspeakers. If you experience ears ringing after a concert for more than 12-16 hours already it is best to see an audiologist.
