Is it possible to scream so loud that you cause your own hearing loss?


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Jake W asked:


For example has anyone done studies of opera singers to see if they experience hearing loss? (I guess it would be hard to determine if it was caused from the orchestra or their own voice)

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4 Responses to “Is it possible to scream so loud that you cause your own hearing loss?”

  1. sparkle7776896969 Says:

    Possibly, if you were in a small enclosure that would enable an echoing effect.

  2. Amelia H Says:

    no it is not possible it would have to be direct screaming in ur ear

  3. gr8axe71 Says:

    yes if your in a inclosed space that is almost touching you

  4. Leneki Says:

    No, I certainly would’nt think so.

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