An 18-year-old boy in eastern China suffered temporary hearing impairment after being exposed to the droning of cicadas for several hours. This news garnered significant attention on social media, amassing 4.5 million views, as many believe that natural sounds are harmless to their health. According to Shandian News, the boy, identified by his surname Yang, lives in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, and went camping in a forest in early July. Photo: Getty ImagesYang was later diagnosed with temporary hearing impairment due to noise exposure. His hearing returned to normal after receiving medical treatment and refraining from noise for 14 days, according to the report.