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A member asked:
I was at the corner of a sidewalk and a firetruck decided to hit its horn almost right next to me. now i'm reading loud noises can cause perm damage.
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You'll be fine: Those loud noises regarding permanent damage are after a life time of damage. Like living on an aircraft carrier or listening to loud music with your headphones for decades. A random blast by a firetruck will not cause any permanent damage. You'll be fine :)
Answered 2/11/2015
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