The pounding bass, the roar of the crowd and the energy in the air during a concert are unforgettable. But whether you’re swaying to soulful ballads or jumping up and down to hard rock anthems, loud concerts can take a toll on your hearing. Safeguarding your ears during and after the show is essential for keeping your hearing healthy for years to come.
Protecting Your Hearing Before and During the Show
Here are a few ways you can prioritize hearing safety during your next Hollywood Casino Amphitheater show:
- Use quality earplugs. High-fidelity earplugs keep sound clear while reducing harmful volume levels. If you’re a frequent concertgoer, custom-fitted options can provide comfort and protection without dulling the performance. Shallow silicone or disposable foam earplugs are great second options if you only attend the occasional concert.
- Take hearing breaks. Step outside or into a quieter area for a few minutes every hour to let your ears recover from the intensity of the music.
- Choose your spot wisely. Noise near the stage or speakers frequently reaches unsafe levels. Pick a location farther back or off to the side of the stage for a better balance of fun and safety.
How Do I Know if I’ve Damaged My Hearing?
Following a concert, you may notice a temporary threshold shift, meaning your ears are less sensitive to sound. The key indicators of a temporary threshold shift are faint ringing (tinnitus) or a muffled sound. Your hearing should shift back to normal in a day or two, as long as the damage wasn’t extensive.
Make an appointment with an audiologist if you notice any of the following signs for more than a few days:
- Persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Ongoing difficulty hearing conversations clearly
- Trouble following speech on the phone
- Missing high-pitched sounds, like birdsong or children’s voices
- Struggling to hear in busy or noisy spaces
- Needing to turn up the volume on the TV or music more than usual
- Pain, pressure, dizziness or fluid in the ear
Seeing an audiologist early can help catch problems before they negatively affect your life. Book your hearing test with Center for Hearing & Speech today.
