Earphones feel harmless, but the way we use them can slowly harm our hearing. From tinnitus and ear infections to early signs of hearing loss, doctors are seeing the effects show up sooner than ever.

In this video, we break down what happens inside your ears when you wear earbuds for hours, how noise-canceling and Bluetooth technology may affect the brain, and why even moderate volumes can do lasting damage.

We also look at real cases, the latest science, and simple ways to protect yourself. If you use earphones daily, knowing these risks could make all the difference for your long-term ear health.

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🎧 AirPods causing tinnitus?
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🎧 Piper Sandler: 72% of US teens own AirPods
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🎧 Monitoring your teen’s headphone volume can help avoid hearing loss
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🎧 Effect of 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation on the Inner Ear
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🎧 Journey of Sound to the Brain
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