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What Is Acoustic Trauma?
Symptoms of Acoustic Trauma
Acoustic trauma unusually causes some form of hearing loss.
Even then, the hearing loss might come on more slowly, with your symptoms gradually getting worse.
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For example, acoustic trauma and tinnitus are among the most common disabilities experienced by military veterans.
Over 765,000 veterans of the Gulf War era experienced hearing loss related to acoustic trauma.
Not all loud sounds will automatically cause hearing loss.
The farther away you’ve got the option to stay from loud sounds, the better.
Its important to understand that often, full hearing cant be restored.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Importantly, you should not ignore the emotional impact that hearing loss may have on you.
Seeking therapy or joining asupport groupcan be essential as you cope with hearing loss.
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