Klarinet Archive - Posting 000684.txt from 2002/01

From: charette@-----.org
Subj: Re: [kl] Earplugs
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 11:29:15 -0500

Laurence wrote:
> suppose I've become more used to it as time has gone by

Unfortunately the body's response to loud noises over prolonged periods of time is the permanent destruction of the cells responsible for hearing. You never "grow used to" loud noises. The noise only seems less loud due to the permanent damage.

Mark C

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