Technology has improved. With this, earphones and headphones have been replaced by modern devices like earpods and neckbands. Compared to regular market earphones, EarPods and neckbands are not expensive, but quite a bit more. But does this device have the security to be sold at a high price? How much ear damage is being caused by the use of this sophisticated device? Recently discussed with HT Bangla Vijay Bhalla, ENT Specialist at Fortis Anandpur Hospital.
How safe are earpods and neckbands?
In the words of Dr. Bhalla, although earpods and neckbands are advanced technology devices, they produce sound in the same system. Also, they sound very close to the eardrum. Which can cause the same problem as headphones or earphones. These special devices are more expensive, mainly because they are wireless. Also, the devices are modernized using Bluetooth technology. But the devices do not have any special arrangements for ear health. As a result, the doctor says that people should be careful about this.
What could be the damage?
Doctor Bhalla also talked about what kind of problems can occur in the ear. According to him, hearing loss can be permanent. Elderly and children are more prone to this problem.
Can mental problems arise?
If you listen too loud with earpods and neckbands for a long time, can mental problems also occur? According to the doctor, some experts mention that there is a risk of such problems. But so far, no proper scientific basis has been found. Does the electromagnetic field of earpods and neckbands cause ear problems? In this regard, several studies are being done. But the doctor claims that no scientific evidence has been found yet.
What can be done to save hearing
According to the doctor, the only solution to the problem is not to play earpods or neckbands too loud. Since the instruments are very close to the ear, it is important to listen to their sound as softly as possible. Otherwise, hearing loss can occur quickly.
