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2026-02-11 12:58:13
I have been using headphones allot due to that I'm hearing robotic type fast rewind noise when someone speaks to me I had a wax build up and ear pain earlier but the voice is milder can I loose my hearing permanently?
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At present, permanent hearing loss cannot be concluded without examination and audiological assessment. Many such cases are reversible if managed early.
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Stop or strictly limit headphone use (follow 60–60 rule:

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You need to get your ear checked for any wax or any other abnormalities present in the ear. If there is no wax present then there might a possibility to damage to inner ear hair cells and you need to reduce using headphones. But for this you need to visit your nearest ent specialist

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Visit an ENT near you. Permanent hearing loss might not occur immediately. But get your ears checked. After examination a PTA test is required to look for any anomaly.

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Need to examine and audiological evaluation needed. Consult ENT surgeon nearby to u.

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First you need to stop panicking. Then you need to visit an ENT surgeon , its quiet possible that it because of ear wax and if not then an PTA is needed

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Did you get your wax cleared ? If not that’s the first step, do not attempt on your own visit a clinic
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You need to consult and ENT specialist and get an Audiometry done ASAP
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Do not use earphones until you consult a specialist

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