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I accidentally played an audio at full volume using headphones.it was so intense it send my body to a shock.and took me few seconds to take off my headphones.could it have ruined my ability to hear certain sounds.especially the low frequency sounds?

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Answered 12/22/2022

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Headphone use at high volumes over time can cause hearing loss, and typically this affects the high frequencies initially. An intense one-time loud noise exposure may or may not cause permanent damage and the best way to clarify is to have your doctor order an audiogram study.

Answered 1/25/2023

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