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hello, i am experienceing hearing distortion in both ears after attending a club at about 12am-2:30am i dont club often at all i have about 3 times in my life and those are all almost a year apart from eachother. my hearing distortion is mainly noticable with olny music. i had tinnitus<? the ear ringing, but thats going away i am not haveing trouble hearing...its just distorted. what can i do? will this heal up?
Hi Mathew,
Hearing loss after a concert - especially when no ear protection is used - is not uncommon. The problem usually clears up in around 72 hours. However, the more noise you are exposed to, the harder it is for your ears to recover.
If you are still experiencing distortion, you need to consult an ENT and have your hearing checked by an audiologist.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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