Using headphones has become an indispensable daily habit for many, both at home and outside, while commuting or exercising.
However, this intensive use poses a growing risk to hearing health, especially when the volume is kept at high levels for extended periods without awareness of the consequences.
Constant exposure to loud sounds through headphones can lead to permanent damage to the delicate tissues inside the ear, causing health problems such as hearing loss and tinnitus. These conditions are often untreatable and can worsen over time.
Experts warn that the damage is not always apparent in its early stages, leading many to continue these harmful habits without concern.
Despite the widespread technical warnings issued by phones when sound levels exceed safe limits, a significant number of users frequently ignore these alerts. Others continue to raise the volume even after being instructed to lower it, particularly among teenagers.
With increasing awareness of these risks, it is essential to plan preventative measures, including lowering the volume, reducing headphone use, and undergoing regular hearing tests. Experts also recommend using noise-canceling headphones, which allow for clearer listening without the need to turn up the volume in noisy environments.