19 Dec 2025
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Hearing Loss in Children due to Excessive use of Earphones
Excessive use of earphones can seriously affect a child’s hearing by damaging the delicate hair cells inside the inner ear. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds may initially cause temporary symptoms, such as muffled hearing or ringing in the ears, which can later become permanent. Children may struggle to understand speech, especially in noisy environments, or need higher volumes than usual.
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