Use of earphones may reduce risk of hearing loss: Study

Chandigarh, August 9: A preliminary study conducted by the ENT department at the PGI has shown that long-term mobile phone users are at a higher risk of developing hearing loss, particularly at higher speech frequencies. Presence of fullness in the ears, ear warmth and prevalence of strange noises in the ear were some of the complaints that long-term mobile phone users faced frequently.n

Dr Panda added. He said that the hearing level of the subjects were tested at different frequencies and certain abnormalities were recorded in these subjects.He added that use of earphones would help in minimising the risks. He said that most of the risks occurring due to electro magnetic radiation will be reduced , if the phone is held away from the ear.The team, including Dr Jaimanti Bakshi and Dr Rishab Jain, emphasised that the study was only preliminary and a larger study needs to be done to arrive at concrete conclusions.

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