Earphone Use Problem: Your physical and mental health is at risk
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Nowadays, earphones have become an integral part of our life. We use them to listen to music, make phone calls, or watch videos. But, using earphones continuously and incorrectly can have serious effects on your health.
Recently, a study conducted by a research team in Germany found that people who use earphones at high volume and for long periods of time are more likely to develop hearing loss. The study also found that people who use earphones have a higher risk of developing tinnitus.
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• Hearing loss: This is one of the most serious side effects of using earphones. Using earphones at high volume and for long periods of time can damage the ear cells and cause hearing loss.
• Ear pain and discomfort: Ear pain and discomfort can occur if the earphones do not fit properly or are pressed too tightly into the ear.
• Infection: If earphones are not cleaned regularly, they can grow bacteria and fungi and lead to ear infections.
• Loss of concentration: It becomes difficult to pay attention to the outside world while using earphones, which can lead to loss of concentration.
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• Sleep disturbance: Using earphones before going to sleep can cause sleep disturbance.
• Effects on mental health: Some studies have shown that prolonged use of earphones can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
• Risk of accidents: Using earphones while walking or driving on the road increases the risk of accidents.
If you thought using #earphones day in & day out is good, you are wrong, as it can cause serious #damage to your ears. An 18-year-old boy, who had lost his ability to hear from his left ear due to infection caused by prolonged use of earphones, developing humidity in the ear… pic.twitter.com/vbZqbw5W3P
— Anuja Jaiswal (@AnujaJaiswalTOI) June 1, 2023
While the use of earphones can cause physical harm, while using earphones we reduce the possibility of interacting with the people around us, which can lead to social isolation.
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