Definitely, noise is a cause of both hearing loss and tinnitus. There was a study a few years ago done by researching farmers who drove tractors. They found that the ear most exposed to the tractor noise was affected more than the other one. It had something to do with where the motor was and how the head was turned during the work they were doing.

Noise is definitely a factor. We all need to protect our hearing in noisy settings.

Did you know that tinnitus is the most common debilitating condition reported by veterans who return from combat zones? Hearing loss is second.

Agreed. I also began tinnitus from exposure to loud music.