I was actually wondering about the impact of wind noise not that long ago whilst riding downhill on a windy day and wondered if anyone has done a study on hearing loss of pros?
I know from past experience and reading research that whilst riding a motorcycle even with the quietest helmet your ears are at risk from low frequency vibrations so it doesn’t need to be exceptionally loud and leave your ears ringing to cause damage.
I had a quick look and just read this, granted its one article but food for thought.
I suffer too, even as I type this is I focus on it their is a very high pitched noise in my ears, don’t notice it most times.