However, this intensive use now poses a growing risk to hearing, especially when the volume is turned up high for long periods without awareness of the consequences.
Continuous exposure to loud sounds through headphones can lead to permanent damage to the delicate tissues inside the ear, causing conditions like tinnitus and hearing loss, which are often irreversible and may worsen over time.
Specialists warn that the damage is not always obvious in its early stages, leading many to continue harmful habits without concern.
Despite the widespread technical warnings issued by phones when safe sound levels are exceeded, a significant number of users frequently ignore these alerts, while others continue to increase the volume even after being prompted to lower it, especially among teenagers.
With increasing awareness of these risks, it is necessary to plan for preventive steps, including lowering the volume, reducing headphone use, or undergoing regular hearing check-ups.
Specialists also recommend using noise-canceling headphones, which allow for clearer listening without the need to raise the volume in noisy environments.
