Like after I left, I could hear fine and I haven't experienced any tinnitus yet, so was my hearing damaged?
2006-10-20 16:27:29 · 13 answers · asked by BlaZin!!!!!! 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
So does it heal?
2006-10-20 18:16:52 · update #1
Sound comes into the inner ear as vibrations and enters the cochlea (say: ko-klee-uh), a small, curled tube in the inner ear. The cochlea is filled with liquid, which is set into motion, like a wave, when the ossicles vibrate.
The cochlea in the ear is lined with tiny cells covered in tiny hairs that are so small you would need a microscope to see them. They may be small, but they're awfully important. When sound reaches the cochlea, the vibrations (sound) cause the hairs on the cells to move, creating nerve signals that the brain understands as sound. The brain puts it together and hooray! You hear your favorite song on the radio.
The hairs in the eardrums stand up. After years of loud music & noise they don't anymore. Hearing loss begins. Do yourself a favor and the next time you go to a game or a concert and it bothers you, wear earplugs! You'll still be able to hear, and you won't be damaging your hearing for the future.
2006-10-20 16:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by ANDREA V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not this time. If you experienced ringing in your ears, that would be warning sign number 1. Fortunately you didn't even mention that. However, even if you had, if the ringing goes away, that's good. Just the ear's way of protecting itself. HS football games can be loud, but even if you resided in the middle of the tuba section, the noise isn't constant nor approaching the danger level made by the likes such as a jack hammer or rock concert.
2006-10-25 15:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't say so from a single episode. Now, if you continue to go to loud events (especially concerts) and blasting music in your car, then that could cause hearing problems later on. So that being said, be gentle to your ears!
2006-10-28 13:22:32 · answer #3 · answered by adstidamrn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it take prolonged exsposure to loud noises, to cause hearing loss, or an injury to the inner ear, ie: ruptured ear drum, etc..
Your hearing will be fine, just don't use headphones, when listening to music, and wear ear protectors when using loud machinery, riding dirt bikes, four wheelers, etc..
2006-10-20 16:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by dahorndogd013 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely if this was a one time occurence. Repeated exposure to very loud sounds, however, could cause hearing loss. You should check with your Dr. or an audiologist to make sure and to put your mind at ease.
2006-10-20 16:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably just a little, like going to a loud concert. Bring ear plugs next time or make some via paper towels if things get loud.
You should be OK.
2006-10-20 16:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by george g 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You probably did but if you are not subjected to it on a daily basis then you will be fine and you will not have any long term damage.
2006-10-20 17:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by FullofQuestions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
degree of damage is a function of both loudness (decibels, dB) and duration. a loud rock band is ~120 dB and will cause damage after 15mins. a hammer on steal is 110dB and will cause damage if exposed for ~1 + hours. just to give you a reference; a conversation is ~60dB and can't hurt your ears.
2006-10-20 16:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by CardsFanMD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no heaqring damage unless you were in the game. but hearing damage fromn the inner ear can not be healed,...earing aide
2006-10-27 14:28:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but if you go like everyday all day then yeah your hearing will suck in a few years!
2006-10-20 16:31:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋