Most otologists agree that continual exposure to a noise that is 85 decibels or louder in intensity is dangerous.

When a noise is too loud is begins to kill the nerve endings in the inner ear. NERVE DAMAGE IS PERMANENT!

chart displaying the noise level in decibels of various activities

 

 

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