Headphones can have a serious impact on your hearing health–so how do you prevent damage to your ears?
A lot of us love our earbuds. They’re a compact and easy way to enjoy our music, plus they’re a great option for those of us who live active lifestyles and are constantly on the move. There’s no denying that earbuds are ripe with benefits, but there are also some risks that come along with them. It may sound like old fogey wisdom to say that you need to be careful when using earbuds, but there’s some very critical truth in the sentiment. If you’re concerned about how your headphones could be impacting your hearing health, read on below to find out more.
Maintaining Volume
The easiest step to take when taking care of your hearing health and using headphones is to keep the volume at a moderate level. It may be easy to knock that volume up over and over, as it could feel like it is improving the sound, but it’s important to be wary of how loud you go. Typically, experts recommend using only about 60-80% of the available maximum volume on your device if you want to hugely reduce the risk of hearing loss.
Choosing Ideal Headphones
Noise cancelling headphones are definitely great for making you think your music is louder than it is without it actually being that loud. Since it reduces other sounds around you, it’s far easier to focus on what you want to listen to. If you’re uninterested in over-ear headphones, you’ll definitely want to check out earbuds that have inline volume control so you can change the volume on the go. Having quicker access to changing the volume may make you more likely to keep it in check.
Watch For Symptoms of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a huge risk when you’re exposing yourself to sound that is too loud. If your ears begin to ring, you’ll know you’re starting to develop tinnitus and should see your audiologist for a check up. In the meantime, keep the volume down and save your ears the trouble.
Hearing Loss Solutions from Clarity Audiology
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