@mickey5909

Hi,

I avoid loud environments. Like you, if I am in a loud place or hear sustained loud noise I lower the volume for comfort. However, even though you remove your aids, your inner ear cells…the cilia, are still exposed to the noise and the risk of further damage to the hair cells is still there.

I personally wouldn’t attend any loud concerts because I don’t want to lose anymore than what I have. If you do, just be aware that lowering the volume or removing the aids will make it more comfortable for you but it’s not helping to minimize damage. It’s not good for anyone to hear sustained noise over certain decibels.

FL Mary