{"id":3742,"date":"2021-09-10T22:53:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T22:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/?p=3742"},"modified":"2021-09-14T22:57:40","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T22:57:40","slug":"which-earplugs-are-right-for-you-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/which-earplugs-are-right-for-you-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Earplugs Are Right for You & Your Hearing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world around us is loud, and if we\u2019re not careful, it could cause permanent damage to our hearing. Earplugs are the best way to protect your hearing health. Below we review how loud sounds cause damage<\/a> and the best earplugs for you based on your hearing and lifestyle needs.<\/p>\n

How Loud Is Too Loud?<\/h2>\n

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Within the inner ears are delicate hair cells called stereocilia, which convert soundwaves into electrical energy that the brain interprets as sound. When dangerously loud sounds pass through the ears, it can damage or destroy these cells, resulting in permanent sensorineural hearing loss.<\/p>\n

Any sound over 85 dB can cause this type of damage<\/a>. For reference this is about the level of passing highway traffic or a busy caf\u00e9. Common sounds that can cause damage include:<\/p>\n