Friday night football in Missouri is loud in the best way: the marching band, the student section, the announcer, and the roar after every touchdown. But a few hours in the stands can add up to more noise exposure than most families realize.
Michelle Woodward, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, explains how both volume and time affect hearing risk, and why children and marching-band students deserve extra attention. She walks through the pros and cons of foam earplugs, protective earmuffs, high-fidelity earplugs, and custom hearing protection so you can choose what works best for your family.
If your family spends fall Fridays in the stands, this is worth reading before the next kickoff.
