{"id":5302,"date":"2024-09-05T09:01:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T09:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veritashearing.com\/uk\/?p=5302"},"modified":"2024-09-05T09:01:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T09:01:32","slug":"do-we-need-to-protect-our-hearing-on-a-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veritashearing.com\/uk\/do-we-need-to-protect-our-hearing-on-a-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Do we need to protect our hearing on a flight?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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We don\u2019t need to tell you how loud planes are! So the question is, should we be trying to protect our hearing on a flight?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Unfortunately, planes can really take their toll on your ears. The engine is obviously exceptionally loud, fluctuating between 60-120 dB (inside the plane) depending on the type of aircraft you\u2019re on and if you\u2019re in mid-air or taking off \/ landing. The noise of take-off and landing if you\u2019re outside the plane is even louder, but the only people close enough to a plane at this moment are airport staff who will be using proper ear protection. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to give your ears the best chance during a flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Noise cancelling headphones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We all like to settle down with a movie, a podcast or our favourite music during a flight. It\u2019s a simple but effective way of passing the time. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re going short or long haul, there\u2019s no denying that once you\u2019re up in the air it can be a little boring! If you plan to pass this boredom by watching or listening to something, then we would strongly advise that you invest in some noise cancelling headphones. They work by using a microphone that detects noise and then creates sounds that cancel this noise out. This all goes on without your knowledge while you are listening to whatever you\u2019ve decided to pass the time. Just be sure not to hike up the volume too much!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Customised earplugs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking to block out the noise altogether while on a flight, you could look at purchasing some earplugs which will significantly lower your exposure to the plane noise. It\u2019s worth remembering at this point that any noise over 70dB could cause damage to your hearing. We would suggest you look at customised earplugs as these will be made to fit your ears specifically, meaning that no noise can get past them. These are a great option if you\u2019re flying through the night and are looking to get some sleep. The earplugs will not only block out the sound of the engines, but also of any passengers who are not so keen on sleeping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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