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My disabled relative staying in another room screams all day every day. she's sounds like an opera singer. am i likely to suffer hearing loss/damage?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Doubtful.: You are not likely to suffer hearing damage, but certainly the other person needs to be evaluated to determine why they're screaming all the time. Good luck.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/25/2020

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: The human voice would NEVER be loud enough to damage your auditory nerves! Hope this helps Dr Z..

Answered 5/7/2017

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