Wearing earphones while sleeping can put you at risk for deafness

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Many people can't get away from music in their daily lives, so it's not uncommon for them to continue to wear earphones while sleeping. But did you know that improper use of earphones can cause various health problems that cannot be underestimated? The following is the review.

What are the dangers of wearing earphones while sleeping?

Air flow obstruction

Earphone manufacturers are competing to offer the best products so that you can hear the music as clearly as possible. Therefore, they made the earphones in such a way that no air flow could enter to maintain sound clarity. However, doing so instead allows earwax to build up and harden inside, providing an ideal nest for the growth of bacteria that cause ear infections.

Ear infection

Those who regularly use headphones or earphones while sleeping are more prone to experience ear pain. Using the earphones improperly and for a long time can cause ringing in the ears and discomfort in the ears. Ear infections can occur due to friction from the earphones for a long time.

And that's not all. Sometimes the use of earphones is done by sharing. This actually helps spread the bacteria from one ear to the other, which can worsen ear infections.

Hearing disorders

When using earphones, sound will go directly to the ears. Sounds that are safe for ears to hear are sounds below 85dB, while most earphones produce sounds between 95-108dB. Listening to sounds more than 95dB for a long period of time can cause nerve damage in the ear, leading to hearing loss.

Tips for safe using earphones

Careless use of earphones can put your health at risk. But this doesn't mean you have to stop listening to your favorite music. You can keep listening to music through the earphones safely, if you follow the steps below:

Use privately owned earphones and do not exchange earphones to avoid spreading bacteria
If your earphones are coated with rubber or a sponge, replace them with new ones every month
Do not use earphones at too high a volume, keep the volume as low as possible
Avoid wearing earphones in crowded places, as you will tend to increase the volume of your music to drown out annoying sounds
Give your ears a break every 15 minutes

Technology does make our lives better, but we don't want our health to be disturbed by it. Be wise in using earphones.