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2020-10-10 19:44:48
Can we wear earphones whole night listening to songs on low volume? Does it effect our ears or not? Is it harmful or safe? Any risk of hearing loss or not?
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It is better not to use earphones for a long period of time.. Apart ftom causing heating issues, it may also sometimes lead to infection of the ear canal which is painful and difficult to treat

Answered2020-10-11 15:39:30

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Yes  continous use of ear phones affects ear Harmful Yes future risk of hearing loss
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avoid excessive use of ear phones

Answered2020-10-11 01:38:59

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