How Loud is Too Loud? — When Lack of Sleep Becomes a Health Issue

Loud noises cannot only irritate you during the day, but they can ruin a good night’s sleep. Instead of ignoring the problem, conduct your own research to determine your personal noise level and make sure environmental noise isn’t harming your personal health.

Determining how loud is too loud comes down to the intensity and length of exposure to noises and you may be surprised by the volume of other common sounds. Noise levels are measured in decibels, dB for short. The higher the dB level, the louder the noise. Sounds louder than 85 dB can cause permanent hearing loss. So if you are consistently raising your voice, or there is a ringing noise in your ears, your environment is dangerous. You can either leave the situation or seek to reduce the volume by investing in high-quality earplugs or install soundproof windows, which will eliminate up to 95% of ambient noise. Even after making changes, you should measure noise levels frequently to ensure that your environment is safe.

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Measuring noise levels is easy thanks to some new tools. There are several free apps you can download that accurately measure audio decibel levels in your home, office or even in a club. .

The impact of loud noise can be a serious long-term health issue, which should not be ignored. Sounds that are far too loud can lead to permanent hearing loss, increased stress levels, sleep deprivation and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Employing tools to manage your environmental noise level is ley to maintaining your overall health.

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Michael Lentin, CEO, CitiQuiet soundproof windows. For over 25 years, the CitiQuiet® brand has been the most recognized and most used brand in the soundproof window market. Builders, remodelers and homeowners know CitiQuiet as the brand leader. Michael’s commitment to product excellence and innovation, combined with a commitment to customer satisfaction has built CitiQuiet into the foremost manufacturer of soundproof windows and sliding doors worldwide.