Hello Readers! 

We are here with our new blog. So after reading our first blog question may arise. Do earphone/headphone really cause problem?

Yes, there are many ways in which earphone/headphone affect our ear. Some of the harmful ways in which earphones can affect our ears are:

 NIHL(Noise-Induced Hearing Loss)

 Tinnitus

 Hyperacusis

 Hearing loss

 Dizziness

 Ear infection

 Excessive ear wax

 Pain in the ears

 Effect on the brain

You all will wonder what does these terms mean let me explain you.

NIHL is not only about the volume that you expose your ears to through those earphones but also the duration that can lead to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

Tinnitus: The damaged hair cells in cochlea can result in a ringing, buzzing, or roaring noise in the ear or the head. This consequential electrical noise is called tinnitus.

Hyperacusis: More than 50% of the people who suffer from tinnitus are prone to develop high sensitivity to normal environmental sounds too. This condition is referred to as Hyperacusis.

Hearing Loss: As we know loud music or long exposure tends to make the hair cells bend down too much and severely, the extent of which can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss.

Dizziness: Many times, the increased pressure in the ear canal due to loud noise can also result in dizziness.

Ear infections: Since the earphones are directly placed into the ear canal, they block the passage of air which enhances the chances of infections in the ear. The regular and long-term use of earphones also increases the growth of bacteria. These bacteria stay on the earphones and on more usage infect the ear. When the earphones are shared, the same bacteria from one person’s ear transfer to the other person, exposing the person also to serious ear infections.

Excessive ear wax: Using the earphones for a long time also develops excessive ear wax which further accelerates the chances of tinnitus, hearing difficulty, earache, and frequent ear infections.

Pain in the ears: Long-term usage of earphones as well as using earphones that poorly fit can induce pain that can often extend to the inner ear as well, leading to soreness in the vicinity of the ear i.e. from the jaws to the top of the head.

Effect on the brain: The electromagnetic waves that the headphones generate result in problems for the brain as well in the long term. High decibel noise levels withdraw insulation from nerve fibers that carry signals from the ear to the brain. Ear infections can also affect the brain.

Now the question arise How we can protect our ear from this problems?

Don’t be panic we can still protect our ear while using earphone/headphone

Just wait and we will give you tips…

Wait for our upcoming blogs!!!