A Louder World: Common Causes For Hearing Loss And How To Avoid Them

When it comes to complaints about volume levels

, the truth is that things have gotten louder in recent years. Especially for those who might make their home in a concrete jungle, studies that measure the decibel level for street traffic are registering some seriously off-the-chart levels for city situations. Those in New York and San Francisco can count on rush hours that actually do damage on sensitive ears, so considering apartments overlooking busy thoroughfares and older construction that might not noise-proof as efficiently, there are countless citizens out there dealing with volume levels that actually might result in hearing loss.

But cities do more than just produce traffic that can lead to trouble with hearing. They also pack people closer to loud sounds and provide less of a respite for getting away from them. Those who happen to be in buildings where construction might be a factor cannot simply go sleep elsewhere, and unlike in a country home, where there is enough room between one house and another so that these sorts of things don't cause the same disturbance, the urban planning of major metropolitan areas makes it tough to get away from loud sounds. At the same time, those who are in constant battles with loud neighbors are using the only tool they know to drown out annoying racket. This means that to not go completely nuts in a city, chances are someone is going to have to crank up their stereo or television set, or invest in a seriously effective pair of earplugs.

For anyone who is dealing with loud noises in an urban environment, opting for the earplugs over the loud television set might do more than just save you your sanity: it is also a great way to avoid hearing loss. After all, repeated exposure to loud sounds, even loud sounds designed to drown out other loud sounds, is a major component of hearing trouble. Add to that the regular ambient noise of traffic and the fact that more and more commuters are trying to drown out the sounds of morning and afternoon rush-hour with earbud headphones that don't cancel out racket, and those who are used to the bright lights of a big city are going to find themselves short on hearing sooner and sooner.

Short of packing it in and moving altogether, there are solutions that can assist even those who are in the middle of the world's biggest metropolitan areas. One simple move is finding an apartment building where there have been proper steps taken to handle noise control. Whether it's a better job of insulation or thicker windows with soundproofing capabilities, more and more buildings are responding to a louder world. In addition to blocking out the city sounds, these sorts of measures also make it easier to avoid hearing loss brought on by battling stereo systems or television sets.

No matter how loud the city seems to get, it is important to remember that one of the worst moves in handling the clamor is trying to drown it out. Keeping volume levels down, earplugs on hand, and a smile on one's face is probably the best attitude towards avoiding trouble with hearing while living in a busy and bustling environment.

by: Adam Hampton

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