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Can you damage your hearing by listening to high frequency sounds beyond human capacity?

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Yes: High frequency sounds for prolonged period can cause permanent hearing loss try to avoid them by using ear protection devices.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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