Question
I am 15 years old and I have to listen to MP3s every day, and I use in-ear headphones. I’m worried that this could affect my hearing and I might go deaf. Hi doctor, what should I do? What kind of assistance do I need: Can I continue listening this way? Or do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
Answer
Your concerns are well-founded. Long-term use of headphones for listening to MP3s may lead to ear inflammation and affect your hearing. It is recommended that you use external speakers to listen to MP3s, avoid long-term use of headphones, and if you must use them, try to lower the volume significantly. These are the suggestions for the question “Will long-term use of headphones lead to hearing loss?” I hope they are helpful to you, and wish you good health!