Experts have warned that prolonged exposure to loud sounds through headphones for much of the day can damage hair cells in the inner ear, leading to acoustic trauma and permanent hearing loss. They particularly cautioned against increasing headphone volume to mask external noise.
Headphones used to listen to music, podcasts and various digital content throughout the day have become an integral part of daily life, particularly among young people, with the spread of digital technology.
Experts point out that the problem is not simply headphone use itself, but exceeding safe decibel levels, prolonged exposure and choosing the wrong type of headphones.
Excessive and uncontrolled exposure to high-intensity sound can cause cell death in the inner ear, paving the way for irreversible damage.
Professor Suat Turgut, head of the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department at the Health Sciences University’s (SBÜ) Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that listening to music at very high volumes for prolonged periods can cause hearing loss at certain frequencies.
