Loss of hearing is obviously the most noticeable effect of noise.
We are all familiar with the
discomfort experienced by guests during one of those modern hotel's weddings where the speakers are very loud: you leave the wedding with your ears buzzing. This is fortunately a temporary effect that may last for a short time. However, repeated exposure to excessive noise can/may cause permanent damage. A study conducted on a group of young people, who spent three hours daily exposed to excessive noise, showed that by the end of few weeks their hearing was permanently affected