{"id":1422,"date":"2023-10-13T16:33:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T21:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/?p=1422"},"modified":"2024-05-21T17:39:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T22:39:09","slug":"how-are-sun-exposure-and-hearing-loss-connected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/how-are-sun-exposure-and-hearing-loss-connected\/","title":{"rendered":"How Are Sun Exposure and Hearing Loss Connected?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Excessive unprotected exposure to the sun\u2019s rays can put you at risk of skin cancer, photoaging and damage to the skin, eyes and immune system<\/a>. One infrequently discussed side effect of excess sun exposure is hearing damage or loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While getting your daily dose of vitamin D is important, knowing how the sun\u2019s UV rays can affect your hearing and how you can manage its adverse effects can help you enjoy sunny days at Mueller Lake Park without worry.<\/p>\n\n\n

An Overview of Ultraviolet Rays and Oxidative Stress<\/h2>\n\n
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The sun\u2019s rays contain ultraviolet (UV) radiation. While UV rays provide necessary vitamin D to your body, too much exposure can lead to adverse effects like hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive exposure to UV rays can lead to a condition called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an excess of free radicals in cells and tissues and not enough antioxidants to fight them off<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study examining 805 Japanese residents with photodamaged skin found that oxidative stress from chronic sun exposure can be a risk factor for deve<\/a>l<\/a>oping hearing loss<\/a>. Cell and tissue damage and accelerated aging from oxidative stress is one potential cause for the prevalence of hearing loss among individuals who have experienced chronic sun exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Can You Protect Against Oxidative Stress?<\/h2>\n\n\n

One of the best ways to protect against UV rays-induced oxidative stress is to practice sun protection. A couple of tips for protecting yourself against harmful UV rays include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n