"In general having that noise, I don't think it's going to have that much effect on our hearing, but the noise is going to be a stressor," said Moore, whose department specializes in treating disorders and diseases of the ear, nose and throat. "I'm not qualified to say whether that's going to lead to anxiety or (secondary health problems). But as far as a fire engine going by, or a really explosive noise like that is definitely much more of a concern as far as hearing loss."