Questions About Overprotecting Ears / Decibel Meter Apps / Tests ENTs Carry Out

[MikeGreen]

Hello Mike here

I had a few questions:

1. Why is overprotecting your ears bad?
2. Are smartphone application decibel meter applications legit? ( I have the S7 Edge new phone of Samsung if its about the sensor )
3. Will the tests that I will do with the ENT doctor in a month make my T worse?

Thank you.

 

[Michael Leigh]

1. Why is overprotecting your ears bad?

@MikeGreen
Hi Mike,
Overprotecting the ears (using earplugs for example) can make the auditory system more sensitive and cause hyperacusis or make the condition worse for someone that has it.
I have a smart phone decibel app which is comparable to my semi professional sound level meter.
The tests at your ENT shouldn't cause you any problems.
I have recently written a post for people new to tinnitus which you might find helpful. It also covers the questions you've asked. Click on the link below.
All the best
Michael
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/tinnitus-a-personal-view.18668/

 

[Samantha R]

@Michael Leigh
Would you mind please letting me know the name of the app you use?
Keen to get one for my iPhone.
Thanks,
Sam.

 

[Michael Leigh]

HI @Samantha R There are a number of free decibel meters at the Google play store. The app that I use is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamebasic.decibel
Michael

 

[VRZ78]

I use the same on my Sony phone and I find it very accurate. But the best is to calibrate the app with a real sound meter. This app seems very sensitive with the very low frequencies though.

 

[VRZ78]

@Michael Leigh
Would you mind please letting me know the name of the app you use?
Keen to get one for my iPhone.
Thanks,
Sam.

For iPhone: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2014/04/09/sound-apps/

 

[Samantha R]

Thanks guys!
@VRZ78 @Michael Leigh