A single exposure to an extremely loud noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Listening to music through earbuds at maximum volume for just 15 minutes can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
A single exposure to an extremely loud noise can cause permanent hearing loss.
When the sound is too loud, it can damage the tiny hair cells in the cochlea, which are responsible for transmitting sound signals to the brain.
These hair cells do not regenerate, leading to permanent hearing loss.
For example, listening to music through earbuds at maximum volume for just 15 minutes can cause noise-induced hearing loss.