The hearing loss caused by exposure to loud sounds is called noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Noise-induced hearing loss can be immediate (such as when exposed to a sudden burst of loud sound); however, more often the loss is gradual, permanent, and frequently goes unnoticed or ignored until the effects become more obvious. More @Wikipedia
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