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Article: My parents say listening to heavy metal music will damage my hearing. Is that true?(Ask Dr. Cory)
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- Jack & Jill
- Article date:
- January 1, 1994
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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 ...