Long-term earbud use damages hearing and mental health

Earbuds are very common and useful, but using them too much or too loudly can hurt your ears and your health.

Dr. Mayur Ingale says that listening to loud sounds for a long time can damage tiny hair cells in your ear, which can lead to problems like ringing in your ears, trouble hearing, and even permanent hearing loss.

Earbuds can also trap heat and dirt in your ears, which can cause infections.

They can also make it hard to concentrate and even cause accidents because you might not hear important sounds around you.

To keep your ears safe, it's important to keep the volume low, take breaks, and keep your earbuds clean.