Listening to music with headphones for a long time and regularly can cause hearing damage. In addition, their use can lead to the formation of sulfur plugs and the appearance of infections. socialbites.ca was informed about this by the press service of the medical company Invitro.
Therapist Ivan Romasov explained that, according to a study conducted as part of the American NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) program, headphones can actually harm your hearing. In it, scientists used two methods to verify these data: survey and audiometry. 3,583 people aged 20 to 69 who regularly use headphones participated in the study.
The results showed that hearing impairment was twice as common in men than in women. Additionally, as a person ages, the likelihood of experiencing hearing loss when using headphones increases.
“Music should not be played louder than 85 dB – daily noise at this level for more than 60-80 minutes can lead to hearing loss in the future. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) standards, if the music volume on the player is 60%, you cannot listen to it for more than 60 minutes a day,” the therapist added.
The doctor also recommended monitoring the cleanliness of the headphones – the devices should be regularly cleaned of dirt and dust. Neglect of hygiene can trigger the formation of earwax in the ears and contribute to the penetration of infections into the body.
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