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It's not clear from summary if you get used to it after prolonged exposure. It does, however, tempt me to get earplugs...
by DenisM 16y ago
It's not clear from summary if you get used to it after prolonged exposure.
It does, however, tempt me to get earplugs...
- chaosmachine 16y agoOn the other hand, what are the long term effects of blocking up your ears at night?
- swah 16y agoBut earplugs amplify internal sounds, like touching my head and breathing...
- Anechoic 16y agoIt's not clear from summary if you get used to it after prolonged exposure. The idea that people get used to excessive noise levels is an all-too common fallacy. While you may think you get used to it at a conscious level, there are several negative effects that an occur, ranging from hearing impairment at high levels to elevated stress levels and diminished cognitive abilities at lower levels. http://www.who.int/docstore/peh/noise/Comnoise3.htm http://www.who.int/docstore/peh/noise/Comnoise3.htm
- lallysingh 16y agoI've been here since Sept, I'm able to sleep, but it's noticeably less nice than the sleep I get in a quiet place.