Loud noises, loud music, and concerts can damage the sensory cells of the inner ear. In the worst case, they can also cause an acoustic trauma, which can also be caused by a severe blow or impact to the head, a skull injury, or a nearby fireworks blast, for example. Due to the damage to the auditory nerve, only few acoustic signals are heard, or at worst, none. Tinnitus fills this gap with a permanent wheeze or beep. In noisy environments, you should always wear hearing protection, such as earplugs to protect your hearing.