By Neha Yadav
Published Jun 03, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 Dos And Don'ts Of Using Earphones

Here are some dos and don'ts of using earphones to avoid damaging your ears

Do not use at more than 60% of maximum volume

Avoid increasing the volume of your earphones more than 60% of the maximum volume as it can cause hearing damage or lower your hearing capacity

Do not use for more than 60 minutes

Avoid using earphones for long duration as it can deteriorate your ear health and reduce your hearing capacity. Give break to your ears and use earphones not more than 60 minutes a day

Use noise-cancelling earphones

Noise-cancelling earphones reduce distortions and external noise that can cause irritation to your ears. They provide clear audio and reduce the risk of hearing damage

Avoid using earphones while driving

Do not use earphones while driving as they can cause distractions and prevent you from hearing horns

Always clean your earphones

Make sure to clean your earphones before using them, especially when you share them with others. Earphones can spread infections if not cleaned properly