- What type of hearing loss is caused by excessive loud noises?
- Excessively noisy environments can lead to sensorineural hearing loss, which is usually manifested as noise-induced hearing loss or high-frequency hearing loss at specific frequencies.
- How could this be prevented?
- This is caused by excessive stimulation from high-decibel sounds, which can even lead to the death of tiny, fragile hair cells in the inner ear. This damage is irreversible and permanent.