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Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears) that occurs for only a short time after exposure to high noise levels is an early warning sign that your hearing is at risk and you may have suffered some permanent loss of hearing acuity.
* Just 1 minute of exposure to noises at this level can result in permanent hearing loss, according to the National Institutes of Health. * Continual exposure to noises in this range can cause permanent hearing loss. I recommend maintaining levels below 75 decibels and listening to your ears, says Dr. Watts. If a sound is too loud, remove yourself from the situation or put on proper hearing protection..