{"id":2125,"date":"2021-06-04T17:59:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T23:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/?p=2125"},"modified":"2021-06-04T17:59:13","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T23:59:13","slug":"how-tinnitus-affects-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/how-tinnitus-affects-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tinnitus Affects Musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tinnitus is common, affecting about 10-15% of the general public. While hearing a ringing in the ear is bothersome, it can be especially problematic for musicians, as their livelihood depends on their ability to hear.<\/p>\n

Are Musicians More Likely to Experience Tinnitus?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/h2>\n

While the numbers vary from study to study, the general consensus is that anywhere from 30 to 50% of musicians experience at least some degree of tinnitus. Experts believe this is because of their increased exposure to loud noises.<\/p>\n

How Loud Noises Cause Tinnitus<\/h2>\n

Sounds are measured in decibels (dB); anything above 85 dB can cause damage to the delicate hair cells within the inner ear. These hair cells are responsible for converting soundwaves into electrical impulses, which are sent via the auditory nerve to the brain to be interpreted as sound. When damaged, the hair cells often send out incorrect information, alerting your brain to sounds that are not present.<\/p>\n

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)<\/a> put together the following list of the average decibel ratings of familiar sounds:<\/p>\n