{"id":6488,"date":"2019-06-21T08:39:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T15:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/?p=6488"},"modified":"2022-06-07T12:40:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T19:40:20","slug":"summer-hearing-protection-in-tucson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/summer-hearing-protection-in-tucson\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Hearing Protection in Tucson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that we\u2019re midway through June, it\u2019s officially summer!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucsonaz.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"City of Tucson, AZ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tucson<\/a>, the season arrives a bit earlier. Sunshine and warm temperatures mean outdoor activities galore \u2013 but also bring an increased risk of hearing damage if you aren\u2019t careful.<\/p>\n<h2>Seasonal Hazards to Your Hearing<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Summer and your hearing loss\" src=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Guy-on-motocycle-copy.jpg\" alt=\"man and woman on a motorcycle \" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Guy-on-motocycle-copy.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Guy-on-motocycle-copy-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Noise is the biggest threat to your hearing in Tucson during the summer months.<\/p>\n<p>Exposure to loud noise is actually the biggest cause of hearing impairment year-round.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 10 million people of all ages are affected by noise-induced <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-loss\/\" title=\"hearing loss | Arizona Hearing Specialists\">hearing loss<\/a> (NIHL) across the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>With lots of outdoor activities, celebrations and concerts, summer is a prime time to think about protecting your hearing.<\/p>\n<h3>Summer hearing health hazards in Arizona include the following:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Concerts<\/li>\n<li>Fireworks<\/li>\n<li>Sporting events (baseball, rodeos, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Parades<\/li>\n<li>Motorized vehicles (boats,\u00a0jet skis, motorcycles)<\/li>\n<li>Lawnmowers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unlike hearing loss related to aging or disease, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/noise-induced-hearing-loss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"NIHL | nidcd.nih.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NIHL<\/a> can be prevented.<\/p>\n<p>The key is to protect your ears by wearing earplugs whenever you will be participating in any activity with the potential to damage your hearing. Disposable, one-size-fits-all foam earplugs can be found in most drugstores and provide adequate protection.<\/p>\n<p>Even better? <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-loss\/custom-hearing-protection\/\" title=\"Custom plugs | Arizona Hearing Specialists\">Custom plugs<\/a> made from molds of your ear canals.<\/p>\n<p>They provide the best fit and protection and are a good choice if you plan on spending a lot of time in situations where noise will be a factor.<\/p>\n<p>Your Tucson audiologist can help you with ordering a pair.<\/p>\n<h3>Other hearing protection tips this summer include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fireworks should be enjoyed from a safe distance. Many people like to light their own fireworks but doing so is dangerous; not only do they produce decibel levels exceeding 150 dB \u2013 loud enough to cause instant, permanent damage \u2013 but if you aren\u2019t careful, you could end up losing a finger or two. It\u2019s best to let the professionals set them off instead.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t go swimming when bacterial counts are high. This can cause an infection that might eventually develop into permanent hearing loss if left untreated. Look for signs posted around your favorite swimming spot. Avoid swimming when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/beaches\/learn-what-affects-human-health-beach\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"bacterial counts | epa.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bacterial counts<\/a> are high.<\/li>\n<li>Protect your ears while taking a dip by wearing swim plugs. These prevent water from entering your ear canals and causing a painful infection called swimmer\u2019s ear. Be sure to dry your ears thoroughly after coming into contact with any water source \u2013 this includes the shower and the plastic swimming pool your kids (and probably you, when the weather is especially hot) like to splash around in.<\/li>\n<li>Hearing aid users should keep their devices safe from heat and humidity. A dehumidifier is a good investment for removing excess moisture. Granted, Tucson weather tends to be on the dry side, but during monsoon season sudden downpours can catch you off guard. If you are caught in a rainstorm, remove your hearing aids \u2013 or use an umbrella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/\" title=\"Audiologist in Tucson\">Tucson audiologist<\/a> can give you more tips on protecting your hearing this summer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<h3>Related Hearing Loss Posts:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/using-auditory-attention-decoding-to-overcome-the-cocktail-party-effect\/\" title=\"Using Auditory Attention Decoding to Overcome the Cocktail Party Effect\"><strong>Using Auditory Attention Decoding to Overcome the Cocktail Party Effect<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-loss-heart-health\/\" title=\"Hearing Loss and Heart Health\"><strong>Hearing Loss and Heart Health<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/can-iron-deficiency-lead-to-hearing-loss\/\" title=\"Can Iron Deficiency Lead to Hearing Loss?\"><strong>Can Iron Deficiency Lead to Hearing Loss?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<h3>Our Tucson Audiologists Office Locations<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 450%; padding: 0 5px 0 0; float: left; font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Arizona+Hearing+Specialists\/@32.3439187,-111.0116971,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xc0154f96a0107b7b?ved=2ahUKEwjKjarb-LHfAhUYITQIHZilDh4Q_BIwGnoECAYQCA\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audiologist on La Cholla Blvd map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tucson &#8211; Northwest<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n7574 N La Cholla Blvd<br \/>\nTucson, AZ 85741<br \/>\n(520) 399-7652<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 45%; padding: 0 5px 0 0; float: left; font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Arizona+Hearing+Specialists\/@32.3093774,-110.8438898,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7b63db85452debb3!8m2!3d32.3093774!4d-110.8438898\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audiologist on Sunrise Dr map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tucson &#8211; Ventana\/Foothills<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n6969 E Sunrise Dr, #200<br \/>\nTucson, AZ 85750<br \/>\n(520) 399-7652<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that we\u2019re midway through June, it\u2019s officially summer! Of course, in Tucson, the season arrives a bit earlier. Sunshine and warm temperatures mean outdoor activities galore \u2013 but also bring an increased risk of hearing damage if you aren\u2019t careful. 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