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Can talking on phone cause hearing loss?
Unlike many medical myths, the sobering truth is that cell phones can cause hearing damage. UAMS audiologist Dr. Allison Catlett Woodall says that according to a recent study, cell phone use exceeding 60 minutes per day could result in lasting damage such as high frequency hearing loss.
Can talking on the phone cause ear pain?
“Mobile phones emit radio, electromagnetic and thermal waves. Research published in journals indicate that radio and electromagnetic waves can trigger responses from the nerves in the ears, face and scalp during use, causing dysesthesia, an unpleasant nerve pain,” said Dr Mohammad Shazli.
Can talking on phone cause tinnitus?
Regularly using a mobile phone may increase the risk of tinnitus, which involves constant ringing or buzzing in the ear, a small study suggests. They found tinnitus was over 70\% more likely in those averaging 10 minutes’ daily phone use, reported Occupational and Environmental Medicine journal.
Is it bad to put your phone on your ear?
1. Don’t hold your phone up to your ear. “Use the speakerphone or a headset instead,” because “wireless (Bluetooth) and wired headsets emit much less RF energy than cellphones.” The guidelines also suggest sending text messages rather than talking on the phone whenever possible.
Is tinnitus caused by radiation?
Radiation-induced tinnitus is a side effect of radiotherapy in the inner ear for cancers of the head and neck. Effective dose constraints for protecting the cochlea are under-reported.
Are cell phones bad for your hearing?
Studies report that long-term exposure to electromagnetic (EM) field from cell phones contributes to reducing hearing function. A study by Oktay MF and Dasdag S showed that people who attended phone calls for approximately 2 hours every day were at a higher risk of impaired hearing compared to those who moderate users (10-20 mins) [5].
Is it bad to use earphones all the time?
But you also have to know that prolonged ear phone use also has it’s own effects and increase risks of ear infection and can cause damages to the ears. Avoid using cell phones where signal is poor.
Do mobile phones cause inner ear damage?
Panda et al. found that High-frequency loss and absent distortion product otoacoustic emissions were observed with an increase in the duration of mobile phone use, excessive use of mobile phones, and age more than 30 years. They concluded that long-term and intensive mobile phone use may cause inner ear damage.
Is it safe to use wireless and Bluetooth earphones?
You can use not wireless and Bluetooth ear phones but wired ones (shielded ones). But you also have to know that prolonged ear phone use also has it’s own effects and increase risks of ear infection and can cause damages to the ears.
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