That weird echo in your ear after a firework show

If you've got a strange echo in the ear after a firework display, you're probably wondering if you've permanently messed something up or if your hearing is ever going to get back to normal. It's that hollow, slightly delayed sensation that follows a particularly loud "boom," and honestly, it can be pretty unnerving. One minute you're enjoying the colors in the sky, and the next, it feels like you're listening to the world through a long PVC pipe. ...

February 16, 2026 · 6 min · Göppinger Canosa