By Namita S Kalla | July 02, 2025 | Image: Canva
Consistently high volume levels damage sensitive hair cells in your inner ear leading to permanent hearing loss
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Using unclean headphones can introduce bacteria into your ears, causing discomfort, swelling and painful infections
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Frequent headphone use pushes earwax deeper, leading to blockages and temporary reduction in hearing clarity
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Wearing headphones for long hours often leads to slouched posture causing neck strain and upper back stiffness
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Switching to noise-cancelling headphones helps you listen at lower volumes by reducing surrounding environmental noise
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Extended headphone use can increase mental fatigue by over-stimulating your auditory nerves and brain sensory centres
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Following the 60/60 rule (60% volume for 60 minutes) helps reduce long-term damage to your hearing
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Using ill-fitting ear tips causes pressure on your ear canal and can lead to irritation and inner ear pain
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Regularly cleaning your earphones with alcohol wipes helps prevent bacterial build-up and reduces chances of infections
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Loud headphone use can leak sound, disturb others nearby and also indicate that your listening levels are too high
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