It\u2019s finally time to grab a hot dog, cosy up by the bonfire (at a safe distance!), and get ready to watch a beautiful display of fireworks crackling, sizzling, whooshing into the sky.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it\u2019s important to stop and think about your ears before you head out for all the fun this November 5th weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At up to 150 dB, fireworks are some of the loudest sounds around \u2013 far beyond the 85dB that\u2019s deemed safe. Take a look at the list below to see where fireworks rank on the\u00a0noise charts<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, all this doesn\u2019t mean you should avoid your fireworks party at all costs. Because the noise from fireworks is generally not prolonged and displays don\u2019t tend to go on for longer than about 20 minutes, you only need to follow some simple steps to protect your hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a fireworks display or other loud event, it\u2019s common to experience a ringing in the ears called tinnitus. It\u2019s often a sign that the noise was too loud and can cause a loss in hearing quality as the ears recover — but this tinnitus should only be temporary and resolve naturally over a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
So why are fireworks regarded as \u2018safe\u2019 for ears?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Is it time to see an audiologist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n