Here’s just one more reason to be wary of extremely loud music.

Blasting music can be hard on the ears and the neighbors, and now researchers say it can also pack enough punch to collapse a lung.

Reporting in the medical journal Thorax, they describe the cases of four young men who suffered a lung collapse—technically called pneumothorax—that appeared to be triggered by loud music. Three of the men were at a concert or club when the pneumothorax occurred, while the fourth was in his car, which was outfitted with a 1,000-watt bass box because he “liked to listen to loud music.”

I can recall several times where I could feel extremely loud bass in my chest.  It actually made me feel a little short of breath.  I’ve also noticed something similar at the range when someone beside me is shooting one of those monster hand cannons.  The article mentions that the problem seems to affect tall, thin male smokers most.  I guess this is one of the few times that being a short, fat guy has its advantages.