7 health effects of using earphones for too long
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Listening to loud music or noises via earphones for lengthy periods of time may lead to irreversible hearing loss or damage to the delicate structures in the ear, such as the hair cells in the cochlea.
This condition, often known as ringing in the ears, buzzing in the ears, or hissing in the ears, may be brought on by prolonged exposure to loud noises.
Using headphones on a consistent basis may raise the risk of ear infections, particularly if the earphones are used by several people or if they are not cleaned on a regular basis.
Prolonged usage of earphones may produce discomfort or soreness in the ears, particularly when using in-ear or over-ear headphones that apply pressure on the ear canal or earlobes. This is especially true when using in-ear headphones.
Listening to music or noises at high levels may lead to a transient reduction in hearing sensitivity, also known as a transitory threshold shift.
Constantly using earphones at high volumes may develop to a reliance on loud sound levels, making it difficult to enjoy music at lower, safer settings. This can be avoided by using the earphones at lower volumes.
Prolonged usage of earbuds, particularly in public places where people are interacting with one another, may cause individuals to become disconnected from their environment and impair their ability to communicate with other people.