Alarm

[Pink6-]

I had to turn off an intruder alarm yesterday at work. It was very loud and I was under it for at least 3 to 4 minutes. It caused a spike in the T although similar level to what it was before the alarm incident. Does this level of noise for a few minutes cause damage or will it settle again?

[Happyrosie]

Not surprising, Pink, that the T has increased in volume - the stress of sorting out the alarm is enough to give the T a real boost!

It should go down in volume when you are calm - breathing exercises and so on (as shown in the British Tinnitus Association website) are the way to go.

All the best

[Pink6- in reply to Happyrosie]

Thanks Happyrose. That's comforting to know

[doglover1973]

Hi Pink. There's a page on the BTA website - Noise & the ear - with a chart of sounds and how long it's safe to listen to them without ear protection. An industrial fire alarm is 97 decibels which is safe for 30 minutes. Hopefully your T will settle very soon.

[Pink6- in reply to doglover1973]

Thank you doglover. That's music to my ears to to know that

[doglover1973 in reply to Pink6-]

I had a similar experience earlier this year. I walked past someone using a drill and had a spike but it settled after a week or so. It was an anxious wait .

[Pink6- in reply to doglover1973]

Glad it settled down hope it continues in tje right direction. Thanks for your reply.