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News Topical, Digital Desk : In today's digital age, earphones and headphones have become an integral part of our lives. Whether it's for office meetings, online gaming, or our favorite OTT series, we use them for hours on end. But did you know that this habit could be damaging your hearing?
Deafness is no longer just a disease of the elderly.
Hearing loss was once thought to be limited to older adults or factory workers, but now it's being seen in young people in their 20s and 30s, even teenagers. The increasing use of smartphones and gaming has begun to damage the nerves in the ears at an early age.
How does it harm the ears?
Our ears can only tolerate noise up to a certain limit. When we listen to sounds louder than 85 decibels for a long time, the delicate hair cells in our inner ear begin to get damaged. Surprisingly, low-frequency sounds used during conversation are not affected quickly, but high-frequency sounds directly affect the hearing nerve. The most frightening thing is that once this damage occurs, it cannot be repaired.
Do not ignore these symptoms
Initially, the signs of ear damage are very minor, which we often ignore, such as-
- Persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Difficulty understanding people in crowded places
- Feeling the need to turn up the volume often
- Heaviness in the ears or difficulty hearing
What to do for protection?
- Follow the 60-60 rule – never listen at more than 60% of your device's maximum volume and don't use earphones for more than 60 minutes at a stretch.
- Noise- canceling headphones – Instead of increasing the volume, it is better to use noise-canceling headphones to suppress outside noise.
- Take breaks and don't sleep - Never sleep with earphones on and give your ears some rest in between.
- Avoid gaming and music – Minimize the use of headphones directly during gaming or music.
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