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So is tinnitus caused by one loud exposure, in my case empty bb gun, more likely to go away over time then not going away at all?

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Dr. Bernstein Joel answered

Yes: One loud noise exposure from a gun is enough to cause tinnitus. It may resolve but there is no way of knowing. Also determine if you have developed a high frequency hearing loss.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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A member asked:

So is tinnitus caused by one loud exposure, in my case empty bb gun, more likely to go away over time then not going away at all?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernstein Joel answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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