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Fireworks seem inseparable from Independence Day, but those celebratory booms and pops might pose problems for some of our nation's veterans.

Some veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may find that the noise of fireworks triggers their condition, reports CBS News.

"You hear that boom, it can trigger you right back to something — a place you don't want to go," said Iraq veteran Eric Calley, in an interview with CBS.

While PTSD isn't limited to veterans, it is relatively common in those who have been in combat. The disorder can affect anyone who has been through a life-threatening or traumatic event. When people are in danger, they experience what is known as the "fight or flight" response — a normal reaction marked by stress and fear meant to keep them safe. But in those who develop PTSD, extreme fear or stress can crop up when they're perfectly safe — such as when they're inside while the neighbors are shooting fireworks.

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