Article: My parents say listening to heavy metal music will damage my hearing. Is that true?(Ask Dr. Cory)

Dear Dr. Cory:

My parents say listening to heavy metal music will damage my hearing. Is that true? Lola Robertson Sheffield, Massachusetts

Dear Lola:

Loud noises of any kind can damage your ears. Sirens, airplane engines, and some power tools make noises that can hurt your ears over a period of time. That's why people who work around these noises often wear earplugs.

Turning up the volume too high while listening to music can also ...

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