‘Hearing Constant Tinnn Sound’: Woman Ends Up With Ear Infection After Using Earphones Like THIS…

Listening to your favorite songs and staying in your own world while knitting fantasy stories and scenarios is comforting and all– but when has going to an extreme ever helped anyone with anything? THIS

woman seemingly learned the same thing the hard way! Taking to social media, the woman narrated how she allegedly ended up with a severe ear infection– after using her earphones for “2 to 3 years nonstop”. The woman allegedly used to use them “10 to 12 hours per day”, even during her sleep.What Exactly Happened?In her post, the woman described her alarming experience with prolonged earphone usage, which ultimately led to a severe eardrum infection. She reported that after years of continuous use, she began to hear a persistent ringing sound and noticed a significant hearing loss in her right ear. Medical consultation revealed a buildup of pus, resulting in the infection. She urged social media users to protect their hearing by limiting earphone use.Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post.Check out the viral post:“2–3 years of nonstop earphone use finally cost me this. I used to wear them 10–12 hrs a day, even while sleeping (mostly in my right ear). For the past 2 days, I’ve been hearing a constant “tinnn” sound and couldn’t hear anything from that ear. Today, the ENT told me my ear membrane is infected and pus has built up inside. Please, BEWARE Protect your ears before it’s too late,” the post read.The posts were shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘Avoid_potato’. The post was shared yesterday and pulled more than 306K views from netizens.

ALSO READ: ‘He Too Is Health Conscious’: Adorable Video Of Langoor Copying Woman Doing Yoga Amuses InternetPublic Reaction and ConcernsThe woman's story resonated widely, with many expressing concern over their own earphone habits. One user commented, "This is scary. I use earphones for 4-5 hours a day and now I’m actually worried. Need to cut it down ASAP." Others debated the extent of the problem, suggesting that regular earphone replacements might mitigate risks.ALSO READ: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Switches Back To ‘English Teacher’ Mode! Dissects ‘English’ In Viral VideoHealth Risks Associated with Prolonged UseExperts warn that extended exposure to high sound levels can lead to hearing loss and other ear-related issues. According to a report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sound levels exceeding 85 dB for prolonged periods can cause damage to the ear. It is advisable to keep the volume at a safer level and consider using hearing protection.