Answer 8 quick lifestyle questions to estimate how your daily noise exposure may contribute to auditory inflammation and hearing-related conditions over time.
This tool provides an educational estimate based on NIOSH/OSHA noise exposure guidelines. It is not a medical diagnosis. Consult a hearing healthcare professional for clinical evaluation.
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Question 1 of 8
How many concerts or live music events do you attend per year?
Concerts average 100-115 dB — the NIOSH safe limit at 100 dB is just 15 minutes. A 2-hour show can deliver significant cumulative noise dose.
Question 2 of 8
How often do you attend live sporting events in stadiums or arenas?
Stadium noise averages 85–100 dB with crowd peaks reaching 120+ dB. Football and hockey games are among the loudest.
Question 3 of 8
How many hours per day do you listen to music or media through earbuds or headphones?
At 60% volume, earbuds deliver ~80 dB. At 80%+ volume, levels reach 100-110 dB — where damage occurs in as little as 5 minutes.
Question 4 of 8
How many flights do you take per year?
Aircraft cabin noise averages 80–85 dB for hours at a time — right at the NIOSH action level. Frequent flyers accumulate significant chronic exposure.
Question 5 of 8
How often do you go to nightclubs, loud bars, or DJ events?
Nightclubs average 96–101 dB. At 100 dB, NIOSH recommends no more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Question 6 of 8
Do you attend loud fitness classes (spin, CrossFit, group fitness) or work out with loud music?
Spin and group fitness classes routinely hit 95–110 dB. A 45-minute class above 100 dB far exceeds the NIOSH safe limit of 15 minutes.
Question 7 of 8
How often do you use power tools, lawn equipment, or ride motorcycles / ATVs?
Gas-powered mowers reach 85–100 dB. Chainsaws hit 120 dB. Motorcycles range from 80–110 dB depending on modifications.
Question 8 of 8
How often do you wear hearing protection (earplugs, noise-cancelling earbuds) during loud activities?
Proper earplugs reduce exposure by 15–30 dB. This single factor can mean the difference between safe and damaging levels at concerts, events, and work.
Please answer all 8 questions to see your results
Your Results
Auditory Inflammation Risk Score
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Exposure Breakdown by Category
Your Estimated Variance from Normal Hearing Decline
Comparing your lifestyle exposure to typical age-related hearing changes in the general population
Typical Age-Related Decline
Your Estimated Timeline
Normal age-related onset
Your estimated onset
Normal age-related hearing decline data is based on population averages from audiological research (ISO 7029). Your variance is estimated from NIOSH cumulative exposure models applied to your lifestyle inputs. Individual results vary based on genetics, overall health, and other factors. This is an educational estimate, not a clinical prediction.
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