Do you use headphones every day? Here's what you should know

Abstract

Hellen Keller said that blindness separates us from things, but deafness separates us from people. In everyday life in large cities, it is common to see people using headphones for phone calls, listening to music, podcasts, news, audiobooks, and other audio content while traveling on public transportation, cycling, or walking. These devices have become inseparable companions that accompany people everywhere. But do we know the consequences of excessive use of these devices? Do they affect our hearing? Do we know what acoustic trauma is? There are some things we should know to maintain our hearing health.