Now hear this: Loud noise can cause hearing loss so gradually you don't realize it until it's too late; here's what to watch out for.

From: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) | Date: May 23, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Elizabeth Suh

May 23--Your ears are ringing. Everything sounds muffled. Oh, it'll go away by morning.

This may be a familiar series of thoughts for anyone who goes to concerts, clubs or even bars in which the music blasts all night long.

Still, worries might linger in the back of your mind about whether you've damaged your hearing. You think about your friend at the concert who was wearing earplugs and was bugging you to do the same. You think of the stories you've come across that say iPods can damage your hearing.

How loud is too loud?

There's no ...

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