Door Banged Near Head — Risk of Ear Damage?

[Zander93]

My room door takes a few attempts before it closes properly, after which my ear feels full and kind of like they've been impacted; on this occasion. I use a wheelchair so my ear was only a hall foot away from the door handle Is this enough to cause damage?

I heard a door slam is 90db, is it louder as you get closer?

 

[MikeP505]

Wow 90db?? Are you slamming the thing out of anger?

 

[MikeP505]

I believe if the door closer mechanism is working half decent, it will slow the door down almost to a stop before the final release. May want to have someone adjust the closer if yours is not working properly. I could easily repair this thing myself but I have years of experience with these units.

 

[MikeP505]

You could also try using little rubber bumpers on the door frame. Even that foam strip stuff that has adhesive on one side. Use a couple pieces and stick them to the frame where the door hits the frame. Might quiet it down. I don't think the door handle clicking is all that noisy.

 

[Pleasure_Paulie]

No, and I doubt a door slamming is 90DB.

 

[Foncky]

It can 90dB or more, it all depends on the kind of door and impact.

I had one last week, my T and H didn't like it but it was ok after a few days.

 

[MikeP505]

Yes I know doors can slam pretty loud especially if you have a window open and there is a breeze or suction that helps the door to close very fast. Had that happen here on many occasions and it almost sounds like a small gun going off, like a 22 cal. If it happens often then get something to insulate the frame from the door, like that thin foam weatherstripping with adhesive on one side. I dunno, just trying to offer suggestions to help.

 

[Ed209]

No, and I doubt a door slamming is 90DB.

A door slamming can easily exceed 90db. For a short blast of sound 90db is nothing to be concerned about though. Simply clapping your hands is around this level as well.

Obviously the overall level has a lot to do with the materials involved, the force involved and the distance you are from it.