ISLAMABAD: Health experts on Saturday stressed awareness for youngsters using earphones as long-term exposure to loud music makes the hair cells eventually lose their sensitivity to vibration.
The experts have asked to avoid sharing earphones which will lead to infection from one person to another person.
ENT Specialist Dr Saifullah Mir said that around a billion youngsters across the globe including Pakistan could be at risk of hearing loss because of unsafe listening habits through earphones.
Mir further explained that using earphones has become quite common in this digital globe, adding, it has also been observed that people share their earphones with family members and friends which is quite dangerous.
He said earphones and AirPods no doubt have become mandatory accessories for the present life but they’re also triggering ear infections.
He also said ears producing wax can protect the skin of the canal, help in cleaning and lubrication, and provide protection from dust and other foreign particles.
The expert added that people need to allow their ears a good chance to clean themselves, so encouraged a switch to over-ear alternatives instead.
He added that continuous listening at higher sound volume for long hours is weakening the listening ability also.
He said ear issues are not just related to working professionals, but school children who have to attend online classes are also having such complaints.
“If youngsters are using headphones at the sound of more than 60 decibels, it will naturally put a strain on their hearing power,” he said.
Dr Saifullah Mir also suggested that people should regularly sanitize the headphones to stop a buildup of bacteria, sweat and shed skin. —APP
