Noise Sensitivity
Have you ever noticed how children often love loud music and aren’t bothered by noise? And have you ever noticed how elderly people often hate loud music and are bothered by noise? Have you ever thought about what changes in noise sensitivity?
Okay, enough questions.
According to hear-it.org, “people with loudness discomfort have particularly sensitive ears …. [This condition] is most commonly associated with hearing loss …. As a [sic] you grow older, the number of hair cells and nerve fibres that are responsible for picking up sounds in the inner ear is reduced. The ability to grade different intensities of sound is also impaired.”
To put it simple, it’s normal to pick up noise sensitivity as you age.
What to do?
So, how can you deal with the noise difficulties?
Well, the obvious solution is to avoid loud noise. Stay away from rock concerts and avoid shouting matches (At Wellington Estates you won’t have to worry about that). You can also carry some ear plugs for emergencies.
But, avoidance isn’t always possible and for some even moderate noise comes across too loud, like individuals with hyperacusis. So avoidance isn’t always a solution.
Another route is treatment. The NHS offers a list of several therapies for hyperacusis, which you can find here.
Additionally, “recent research has shown that in many cases the use of white noise applied to the ear by a white noise generator masker can help. This is particularly true for those people with normal or almost normal hearing,” says hear-it.org.
Sensitivity to noise can be tough. Fortunately, there are ways to help ease the discomfort.
How do you deal with noise sensitivity?
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Disclaimer
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