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Summer concert season is here, and although we may all clamber to see our favorite bands, we might not like the ringing ears that come along with that.

The doctors of audiology at Audiology Unlimited operate out of three DC-area locations. Here, they give you suggestions that will protect your ears even while your favorite legends live on!

1. Don't Face the Music!

To protect your ears while listening to live music, try not to face any amplifiers, speakers or stage monitors. The typical rock concert is between 110 dB and 120 dB, and can be as high as 140 dB in front of the speakers. For comparison's sake, the highest recommended decibel is between 40 and 60 dB. Therefore, stand back! The further you are away from any speakers, the better!

2. Take 5

Minutes that is... Taking "quiet breaks," or going outside the club or concert area for a few minutes at a time, can reduce the strain on your ears and give your hearing a break. Just giving your ears a break from the constant noise will do them some good.

3. Plug it Up

As always, consider wearing earplugs at any loud event. This can reduce the sound levels by 15 to 35 decibels, but shouldn't muffle your hearing or affect your enjoyment of the concert.  Musician's earplugs allow the sound levels to be reduced without affecting the tonal quality of the sound.  These earplugs are available in ready-fit or custom-made styles through Audiology Unlimited and College Park Hearing Services.

And last, if after you've left the concert, there's a bit of ringing - that's not to worry. New research suggests that ringing after hearing loud sounds is a sign of your ears protecting themselves!

If you would like a hearing test, have hearing aids or experience any prolonged ringing after any concert or event, visit one of Audiology Unlimited's one of three locations.

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